Lagos police demote officer caught in a viral video attempting to extort money from a drone operator on Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command announced the demotion of an officer who attempted to extort money from a drone operator, as seen in a viral video.
The video captured two security personnel demanding a permit from the unidentified drone operator on the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge.
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This sparked online reactions, questioning if a permit was needed to shoot a video on the bridge.
State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, justified the officers’ request for a permit but condemned the attempt to solicit money as unprofessional.
Hundeyin confirmed to our correspondent on Saturday that disciplinary action had been taken, demoting the officer from Inspector to Sergeant.
“His disciplinary process has been concluded. He has been reduced in rank from Inspector to Sergeant,” Hundeyin said.
Hundeyin had in the statement clarified that Nigerian aviation laws stipulated the need to secure a permit before flying a drone.
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The statement partly read, “In response to a now-viral video showing two police officers demanding a drone permit from a drone-operating individual on the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, the Lagos State Police Command wishes to clarify that the police officers acted within the ambit of the law to demand to see a permit.
“For emphasis, Nigerian aviation laws stipulate that a permit must be obtained from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for the operation of drones weighing more than 250 grams anywhere within the country.”
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