A police inspector, who reportedly shot into the air after the reopening of the Ladipo International Market, has been identified and arrested by the police in Lagos State.
A video of the incident went viral on the internet, receiving condemnation from viewers.
The image maker in charge of the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, identified the policeman as Inspector Istifanus Kwanchi.
Hundeyin, in a statement on Wednesday, also said that the erring police inspector would undergo an Orderly Room Trial.
The Lagos police image maker said, ” The Lagos State Police Command has identified the person in a viral video shown shooting an AK47 rifle in Ladipo Market as Inspector Istifanus Kwanchi, serving in a Lagos squadron of the Mobile Police (MOPOL). ”
He added, “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has ordered the immediate commencement of disciplinary proceedings against the officer for his unprofessional, unethical and dangerous behaviour.”
” Meanwhile, members of the public are hereby assured that the Command will not tolerate any form of deviant behaviour from its officers and men, while those found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with laid down rules.” the police image maker added .
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