The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a police inspector was caught stealing, describing the narration attached to the viral footage as “false and misleading.” The video, which spread widely on Wednesday, showed a uniformed officer seated on the ground with blood streaming from his mouth as a hostile crowd surrounded him. Background voices repeatedly shouted “Ole!” — meaning “thief” — though no clear evidence of wrongdoing was shown.

In the recording, the distressed officer appeared to be pleading while dozens of bystanders filmed the scene on their phones. A yellow commercial bus marked “Ayedade” hinted that the incident occurred along a busy Lagos corridor, adding to the speculation and confusion online. The Command has urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims, noting that misinformation can escalate tensions and endanger lives.

At one point in the video, another officer fought through the agitated crowd in an attempt to rescue his colleague, further underscoring the volatility of the situation. Police say an internal review is underway and have appealed for calm while investigations continue. Visit www.jocomms.com for more news details and follow us on all our social media platforms.