The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has sacked two police constabularies who were caught on video demanding money from a Dutch tourist.
Jimoh Lukmon and Kareem Fatai committed the crime on the Ojongbodu axis of the Iseyin-Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State a few weeks ago.
They were seen demanding money from a Dutch tourist, Ms Noraly Schoenmaker.
The video, which went viral on October 29, 2023, prompted swift action from Commissioner of Police, Hamzat Adebola.
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In an event held on Thursday, Adebola announced the immediate dismissal of Lukmon, and Fatai, effectively removing them from their positions.
The Commissioner stated that the culprits failed to uphold professionalism and integrity within their ranks.
He added that the duo fouled the Commission’s determination to eradicate corruption and misconduct.
He said:
“Consequential on the above, the Command re-affirms its commitments towards fighting corruption and all cases of professional misconduct at all levels by causing a deliberate increase in the layers this yuletide season and beyond.
“Lastly, while this action is to serve as deterrence to other officers with a similar disposition, Special Constabularies Kareem Fatai and Jimoh Lukmon cease to be part of the noble policing profession from today Thursday, 21/12/2023.”
