Corporal Aniyem Chiyem, policeman attached to Isheri Division, Lagos State Police Command was caught on video demanding foreign bribe from a Nigerian-American he stopped for wearing a navy-like cargo pant, has been arrested and currently in police custody. According to a press statement released this evening by the Nigerian police, Cpl Chiyem is currently
undergoing Orderly Room trials and if found guilty will face appropriate disciplinary actions.
THE PRESS RELEASE:
A hitherto unidentified policeman
caught in a hidden camera allegedly demanding “Dollar Bribe” from a citizen has
been identified and arrested. He is F/No. 374171 Cpl Aniyem Chiyem attached to
Isheri Division, Lagos State Police Command. His arrest was sequel to a matching
order issued by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar, CFR, NPM,
mni, psc to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Umar Abubakar Manko to ensure
prompt arrest and investigation of the matter. Following his arrest, the
suspect who is now in police custody, is undergoing Orderly Room trials and if
found guilty will face appropriate disciplinary actions.
Meanwhile, the IGP has commended the unknown whistle blower in this case for his painstaking efforts in exposing what would have been a hidden crime. He equally enjoins other members of the public to emulate this noble and patriotic action which will certainly go a long way in checkmating crime in our society.
Meanwhile, the IGP has commended the unknown whistle blower in this case for his painstaking efforts in exposing what would have been a hidden crime. He equally enjoins other members of the public to emulate this noble and patriotic action which will certainly go a long way in checkmating crime in our society.
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,ABUJA.
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