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Lagos state commissioner of police, Imohimi Edgal on Tuesday ordered the arrest and detention of two police officers who were caught in an online video engaged in a game of gambling better known as “Baba Ijebu”.
In the video that trended online, the two officers were captured counting coupons used for the betting game.
Lagos police command spokesman, Chike Oti, said in a statement that preliminary investigation revealed the money seen with the officers was proceeds from the game and not money from bribe collected from motorists.
According to the statement, the CP has since ordered the immediate arrest and detention of the officers reportedly stationed near a Zenith Bank branch at the Opebi axis of Ikeja.
“The attention of the Lagos state police command has been drawn to the news making the rounds on a social media platform that policemen stationed near Zenith Bank, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos, were seen counting bribes received and smoking.”
“Based on the allegation, the CP Lagos ordered for their arrest, detention, and trial. Meanwhile, preliminary investigation into the case revealed that the men weren’t counting bribes received as alleged but coupons they collected from a game of gambling they played a.k.a Baba Ijebu.
“The men are currently facing disciplinary action that could lead to reduction in rank or dismissal. It is wrong to engage in such distracting activity while on duty.”
The Cp according to the statement, encouraged members of the public to always expose, albeit accurately, indiscipline and unprofessional policemen.