The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest and detention of an officer accused of extorting a motorist in the Idimu area of Lagos State.
The incident gained public attention after a viral video surfaced online, showing a driver alleging that he was stopped despite having complete vehicle documents and later pressured to pay money over a dispute concerning the colour of his vehicle.
According to the motorist, the officer insisted the vehicle was “grey” instead of “ash” as stated on the registration papers, and allegedly threatened arrest before demanding ₦30,000, which was later reduced to ₦10,000.
In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, the police confirmed disciplinary action had been taken.
The statement said, “UPDATE: The officer seen in the viral video as posted by #epiccycl has been identified, arrested, detained and queried.The #LagosPoliceNG will provide full outcome of the investigation as soon as possible.”
The Force added that further details on the outcome of the investigation will be made public after internal review processes are concluded.