Police Dismiss Corporal For Assault, Disobedience To Lawful Order

By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku

Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Corporal Opeyemi Kadiri Force No. 509745 attached to Dolphin Divisional Headquarters, Lagos Police Command for gross misconduct, disobedience to lawful order, and assault on a member of the public captured in a viral video on August 3, 2022.

A statement released to Alltimepost.com in Abuja by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters, said the dismissed officer who enlisted into the Force on December 6, 2016, was caught searching a commuter’s phone by the roadside.

He equally assaulted the commuter who attempted to bring the order to his notice. His dismissal takes effect from August 12, 2022.

“The Police hereby calls on officers and men of the Force to maintain professionalism and civility to members of the public in the discharge of their duties in line with extant laws. The Force equally calls on members of the public to ensure proper conduct in all encounters with police officers to avoid infractions which may be subject to prosecution,” CSP Adejobi said.