A police officer has been placed under arrest by the Lagos State Police Command over the allegation of raping a 17-year-old girl.
The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, July 14.
The Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has also ordered a full-scale and thorough investigation into the allegation, the PPRO said.
The Command gave an assurance to the public that there would be no attempt to cover up such an act it described as hideous, saying that it is in 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 will be dealt with in accordance with police regulations and the law if found culpable,” the statement read.
