The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Inspector Obic Modestus, the officer caught on camera violently assaulting an Uber driver in Lagos, following widespread outrage sparked by the viral video.
The disturbing footage, first posted by X user @dammiedammie35, shows Inspector Modestus repeatedly hitting the driver in an aggressive confrontation that quickly drew the ire of Nigerians on social media.
In the video caption, the user stated, “A new video of Nigerian policemen violently assaulting an Uber driver. Please spread this video because this is someone’s father they’re beating like an animal like this.”
Responding to the incident, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the officer in a statement released Monday.
“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 disclosed.
He added that the Command remains firm in its stance on professionalism and public accountability.
“The Lagos State Police Command, under CP Olohundare Jimoh, will not condone any form of incivility to members of the public,” Hundeyin said, assuring that the matter will be thoroughly handled according to established disciplinary procedures.
