The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba has dismissed Corporal Opeyemi Kadiri for gross misconduct, disobedience to lawful order, and assault on a member of the public captured in a viral video on August 3, 2022.
Corporal Kadiri, with Force Number: 509745 who enlisted into the Force on 6th December 2016, was attached to Dolphin Division Headquarters, Lagos Police Command.
He was caught searching a commuter’s phone by the roadside contrary to the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, to that effect.
According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the dismissed officer equally assaulted the commuter who attempted to bring the order to his notice.
His dismissal, Adejobi said, takes effect from Friday, August 12, 2022.
“The Police hereby call on officers and men of the Force to maintain professionalism and civility to members of the public in the discharge of their duties in line with extant laws.
“The Force equally calls on members of the public to ensure proper conduct in all encounters with police officers to avoid infractions which may be subject to prosecution,” the statement added.
