The Nigeria Police Force has terminated the employment of two police constables captured on video soliciting money from a Dutch tourist on the Ojongbodu section of the Iseyin-Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State.
Police constables Jimoh Lukmon and Kareem Fatai were captured in a viral video dated October 29, 2023, soliciting money from a tourist from the Netherlands, Ms. Noraly Schoenmaker.
During an event on Thursday, Commissioner of Police Hamzat Adebola announced the immediate dismissal of the individuals, relieving them of their positions.
The police boss stated that the duo had consistently violated orders and directives related to professional misconduct, extortion, incivility towards the public, and corruption.
“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,” the police said in a statement.