A bribe-seeking police officer has been arrested after he was seen in a viral video that was shared on Saturday, May 1 demanding for bribe for tint permit.
The police officer was ‘caught on camera’ seeking bribe from a man who drove his car without a tint permit.
The viral video captured the moment the police officer told the man to bring cash as he doesn’t take transfers, stating his lack of trust in transfer.
He said “I don’t want transfer. I want cash”
In a tweet posted on its handle, the Police complaint unit said the erring officer has been arrested.
“UPDATE ON TRACKING NUMBER: #CRU415984
The officer who was seen in this viral video behaving in an unprofessional and corrupt manner, has been identified, arrested, disarmed and detained for further investigation and disciplinary action. Ekiti PPRO.”
UPDATE ON TRACKING NUMBER: #CRU415984
The officer who was seen in this viral video behaving in an unprofessional and corrupt manner, has been identified, arrested, disarmed and detained for further investigation and disciplinary action.Ekiti PPRO. #NoToImpunity #NPFCares https://t.co/YDCwqjtk6A
— POLICE COMPLAINT (@PoliceNG_CRU) May 1, 2021
PHOTO UPDATE ON #CRU415984 pic.twitter.com/E7AeA782n6
— POLICE COMPLAINT (@PoliceNG_CRU) May 1, 2021