Police Sergeant Slaps DPO After Smoking Indian Hemp

For daring to arrest him after he was caught smoking Indian hemp, a police sergeant has slapped the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Lion Building Police Division, Lagos State.

The sergeant, simply identified as Agu, was reported to have rough handled the DPO at the 155 Anniversary of Epetedo, Lagos Island.

The incident ensued after the Commander of Area A Command, ACP Sola Akinyede ordered Agu’s arrest following report of his alleged delinquent act.

“The sergeant was at the 155 anniversary of Epetedo. He smoked from the beginning of the party till the early hours of the next day,” a witness told Punch:

“He shot into the air. Somebody called the Area Commander, who sent the DPO to the area, together with some junior policemen.

“He manhandled the DPO and slapped his face. A police team went to search his apartment at the police barracks on Beecroft Street, Lagos Island. They found Indian hemp in his house.

“He was detained at the Lion Building Police Station. He was at the event on illegal duty.

“The police authorities have been pleading with the organisers of the event not to let the matter get into the public domain. The sergeant has been released,” said the witness.

Also confirming Agu’s arrest was the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole.

“The DPO got a complaint from members of the public that a policeman was causing disturbance at the event. The DPO and some policemen went to the area and he was picked up. He was not caught smoking or found with any arm and there was no case of assault.

“A search was also conducted on his residence, but nothing incriminating was found. He has been released although he is undergoing an orderly room trial,” Famous-Cole said