Police arrests officer harassing motorist over tinted glasses permit

The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested Inspector Dele Reuben, captured on video harassing a motorist for the now-suspended tinted glasses permit.

Inspector Reuben, according to the state police command spokesman Superintendent of Police, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, is currently undergoing disciplinary procedures at the State Headquarters, Ikeja.

Hundeyin, in a statement on Friday, said officer Reuben’s arrest came on the heels of the directive by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, that the errant officer be identified, arrested and decisively dealt with.

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“It is pertinent to reiterate that issuance of tinted glasses permit remains suspended by the Force Management to enable an upgrade of the tinted glasses permit portal.

“In effect, while all existing tinted glasses permit remain valid, issuance of new permits is yet to resume.

“CP Alabi has further reiterated to his officers and men his zero tolerance for harassment, extortion and abuse of rights of citizens. “He equally assured the general public that the Lagos State Police Command under his watch will continually strengthen its internal disciplinary mechanisms,” the statement stated.