The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Inspector Obic Modestus, a police officer captured in a viral video violently assaulting an Uber driver.
The disturbing footage, shared by X user Oyindamola (@dammiedammie35), showed the officer repeatedly beating the driver.
In the post accompanying the video, Oyindamola wrote, “A new video of Nigerian police men violently assault!ng an Uber driver. Please spread this video cos this is someone’s father they’re beat!ng like an animal like this.”
Responding to the incident on Monday, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated, “The Police Officer, Inspector Obic Modestus, has been summoned by the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) #LagosPoliceNG. He will be handed over to the Provost Department for appropriate disciplinary measures.”
Hundeyin further emphasized the command’s stance against misconduct, adding, “The Lagos State Police Command, under CP Olohundare Jimoh, will not condone any form of incivility to members of the public.”
The case has sparked outrage online, with many calling for accountability and justice for the assaulted driver.