Popular content creator, Ijoba Lande, has accused some policemen in Lagos of assaulting and robbing him six days after returning to Nigeria from the United Kingdom.
In a statement shared on his Instagram page @ijoba_lande1, the content creator alleged that the officers forcefully collected his iPhone 16 Pro Max and took $1,200 (N1.7million) belonging to his brother during the incident.
Persecondnews reports that the allegation has sparked public outrage after videos showing Lande injured and in visible distress circulated widely on social media.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command has said it has identified officers accused in the alleged assault of Ijoba Lande, and has commenced an investigation into the incident.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the development in a statement shared on her verified X handle, @AbimbolaShotayo, on Friday.
According to her, the officers involved have been brought forward to the command for questioning as part of an ongoing investigation.
The development followed allegations by Lande that he was assaulted and robbed by police officers six days after returning to Nigeria from the United Kingdom.
Adebisi disclosed that both the officers involved, the content creator and his friend were currently giving their statements to aid investigations.
“The officers involved have been identified and brought forward to the command for investigation. At the moment, both the officers, the actor and his friend are giving their statements,” the spokeswoman said.
She promised to provide further updates as the investigation continues.”
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