Four persons have been remanded at the Kirikiri Maximum Correctional facility in Apapa, Lagos for allegedly assaulting police officers.
Those sent to prison are Ehis Tito Odigie, a 33-year-old music producer, and Miracle Onukuoforobi, 27, an Igbinedion University student.
Others include 26-year-old Oyedeji Motunrayo and 31-year-old Bolade Richard, both corps members.
They were arraigned on Tuesday at the Magistrate Court, Ogba. After their arraignment, the case was adjourned till October 10, 2022.
The suspects were taken to court following alleged “serious assault” on officers, the police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, had said. .
In a video of the incident, the civilians engaged a team of operatives in a fight over a yet-to-be known reason.
One of the suspects had in the video asked the officer repeatedly ” what is wrong with you” as he struggled with the officer.
The officer who held on to him said he was going nowhere and the man responded ” /Na you know?.”
The Lagos Command confirmed that both parties had video recordings which were reviewed.
“The police officers too are undergoing questioning. Investigation is ongoing.
“One thing remains sure: everyone, police inclusive, found culpable will face the law,” Hundeyin added.
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