A student of the University of Lagos ( UNILAG), Ajanaku Olayinka, has narrated to PorscheClassy Media how men of the Nigeria Police Force accosted him on Friday afternoon UNILAG road and damaged his car over his failure to give bribe.
Olayinka, in his words said “These Police Officers are breakers of the law and they act like criminals or daylight robbers.
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Below is how he narrated his story to PorscheClassy Media:
I am a student of university of lagos and I am presently writing my second semester examination. I finished my examination for the day and was heading for my classmate’s house in onike sabo at about 1:40pm when I was pulled over by two police men around Adeshina street in onike.
I stopped as I was requested to. They came down from their motorcycle and asked me where I was going and I explained myself to them, next thing I was asked for money for the weekend and I told them I didn’t have any money.
They then told me that they wanted to search my car, hoping that will scare me all because I didn’t oblige to give them money. I wasn’t asked for my license or car papers which I expected them to.
So I asked them for a means of identification as I figured the motorcycle did not have a plate number and I wanted to be sure if they were really police men. They said they wanted to enter the car with me. Not being able to identify themselves I refused.
They told me since I wasn’t willing to cooperate I would be delayed I still wasn’t told my offense, not giving money as they requested for or not opening the vehicle for unidentifiable policemen to come in.
After a while one of them told me to move ,I started the car and he used his gun to break my side mirror. I pulled over to challenge him, and he told me the money I refused to give them I should use it to fix my car mirror.
I brought out my phone took his picture and told him I would take it up. He told me he would use his gun and seize my phone for taking back at him. He dragged my phone and in the process my phone screen cracked.
I challenged him and was calling the attention of people around, They noticed people around started coming, and they quickly started their motorcycle and zoomed off leaving me with a broken side mirror and a cracked phone screen.
Refusing to identify their division or ID cards but fighting back to make sure They get pix I took deleted or take away my phone with the style of asking me to follow them to the station to get my mirror fixed. Meaning they where doing illegal work or acting on duty when not on duty, their actions was not like police men.
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Condolence Message from the Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Lagos State, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab.
I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred in our community, Epe, claiming the lives of two promising young adults, a dedicated tricycle driver, and leaving several other people injured. This heartbreaking accident has left our hearts heavy, as we mourn the loss of these young souls who were full of hope and dreams, and an industrious individual who worked tirelessly for his livelihood.
As a member of this community, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends affected by this terrible loss. I can only imagine the pain you must feel, and I want you to know that you are not alone in this moment of grief.
Let us honor the memories of these individuals by advocating for safety and awareness on our roads. As we move forward, may we find comfort in community and strength in one another. May their souls rest in peace, and may their families find solace and healing in the days to come.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Tunde Mogaji
October 15, 2016 at 11:28 am
I want to bring to your attention, the publisher, this police man is not an RRS operative in all ramifications. Taking a look at how this man decked, RRS operative don’t dress in this way. I being in Lagos for 28 years, no operative from this revered police squad can behave in this silly manner. More importantly, RRS men are fully decked with all paraphernalia carrying RRS logo.I have not seen any officer from this squad who is on the field to wear blue uniform,and RRS helmet always engraved with their logo.This is a statement of fact, this man is not from RRS squad. I know them to be upright and doin men of police force.
Daudu Shaibu
October 15, 2016 at 11:31 am
For God’s sake this is not RRS officer. U can never see RRS men in sky blue uniform.
Femi Adeola
October 15, 2016 at 12:09 pm
You guys must be blind to see reality here, I guess you re related to this policeman in question… Can’t you see the RRS bike up there or has the policeman coke out to deny the story?
Tunde Mogaji
October 15, 2016 at 3:33 pm
You are the one suffering from blindness. RRS bikes are branded with name RRS. If you care to know, this is divisional bikers. You only expressed your naivety and ignorance on social media. Go and learn more.
Adejumo Olalekan
October 15, 2016 at 12:32 pm
@TundeMogaji, you’re so hilarious… Are you the spokesperson of the RRS? Why are you so defensive on this issue ? Is the guy your friend? So in your 28yrs in Lagos, your Job has been to monitor RRS Officers and how they conduct themselves? To the extent that you now know their uniforms? Finally, when was RRS introduced in Lagos? 28yrs ago yeah? You must be a capital IDIOT!
Tunde Mogaji
October 15, 2016 at 3:20 pm
It is only because you are gullible and nonentity. Can’t you ask the publisher why he removed RRS from the story after I drew his attention to it? Stupid and nincompoop
RRS Info
October 15, 2016 at 12:47 pm
For clarity, these police officers are not RRS. RRS don’t dress like this, and also don’t use this kind of bike. Our Officers are known for professional conduct in Lagos State. We have in place strict disciplinary measures that have discouraged all our men from involving in all forms of criminal, corrupt and unprofessional acts. Good members of the public have been assisting us in also policing our men by contacting the Commander RRS directly through WhatsApp and telephone text messages to 09053950347. We respect journalists, students and other members of the public for their cooperation and constructive criticism, please. Before reporting your story, you should have endeavour to verify from the appropriate police authority for balance press reporting. Nevertheless, it is not right for any police officer to harass anybody for any reason whatsoever. The Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Owoseni, is known for quality police leadership and discipline. He has transformed police in Lagos State, and do not condone any act of indiscipline or misconduct in the Lagos State Police Command. So, it is not good when report like this create wrong impression in the minds of the public like it is intended to tanish our good image. We appreciate your cooperation and verified media report. Moreover, we want to state categorically that these police officers are not personnel of the RRS. We thank the good people of Lagos State for your sincere comments here, cooperation and believing in us. God bless you.
Malik Nasir
October 15, 2016 at 1:03 pm
tnx Tunde Mogaji for your illumination on this error. @ Femi Adeola, pls open your mind to the observations of others.
As Tunde pointed out, the officer in question is not RRS. He is a policeman but not RRS.
RRS Riders Have the following features:
1. they use heavier white bikes
2. Their bikes are white and branded with RRS logo and 3 digit numbers.
3. they are always two officers on a bike
4. They are always fully kitted with boots and complete helmets.
5. their uniform is black and not blue.
6. RRS bikes do not have 2 side bags unlike the one in question.
7. In case any of them demands bribe pls send the 3 digit number (not 767 or 112 as in the case of vehicles) to 09053950347 or 08030472050.
pls you can help educate others
Ahmed Abdulmalik
October 15, 2016 at 1:37 pm
Attention:Ayobami Ladipo. With refence to your post tittled Exclusive: Lagos RRS officers damage unilag student car …………, I wish to advice you to have an in depth look at the various comments dropped regarding the post and have a change of taught regarding the personality (Lagos RRS)by either doing a proper investigation of the real facts of this news or deleting it completely and at the same time apologising to Lagos State RRS.
Alaba
October 15, 2016 at 1:58 pm
The code of dressing of RRS is quite different from any of the police officee in Nigeria as a whole by so doing we don’t need to disturb our self over this issue. The best scored among the police force is RRS either take it or live it. My able commander shouldn’t border himself over this issue. Eti ogede that does not deserve sharping of cutlass b4 cutting