Friday, October 18, 2024 - A middle-aged man simply identified as Bidemi allegedly lying unconscious at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital after he fell inside a canal while allegedly being chased by some police officers who weren't in uniforms.
An X user who shared the story online said
the victim is her friend's husband. She posted a gory video showing the moment
the man's unconscious body was pulled out from the canal by residents of the
area and staff of the Lagos State Fire Service.
According to the X user, the officers
profiled the victim as a Yahoo boy because of his tattoo. She said he decided
to run after the officers corked their guns. He was reportedly chased until he
fell into the canal. She said eyewitnesses claim the officers allegedly went
away with the victim's money and shoes.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has ordered a full investigation into the matter.
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