Police detain personnel for defiling minor, promise thorough investigation

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Lagos State Police Command has placed under arrest one of its personnel who was accused of defiling a 17-year-old girl.

According to a statement on X (formally Twitter) by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Sunday, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade has directed a full-scale and thorough investigation into the allegation.

The statement read in parts, “The Command assures the public that there is absolutely no attempt at a cover-up as such hideous acts are at variance with the code of conduct and professional ethics of the Nigeria Police Force.

“To this end, CP Fayoade once again assures Nigerians that the officer would be dealt with in accordance with police regulations and the law if found culpable.”