On April 9, 2016, Sunday Elimihe, a Lagos based Legal practitioner was brutally assaulted by Policemen attached to the Onipanu Police division over his refusal to pay a bribe of N1000. He has reportedly lost his eyesight.
Actions Taken
The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni ordered the arrest and detention of the officers that asssualted the Lagos Lawyer
Details
Date of Occurrence
2016-04-09
State/Country
Lagos
Perpetrator
Policemen attached to Onipanu Police Division, Lagos
Legal Foundation
Section 34 of the constitution guarantees the dignity of every citizen, adding that no person shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment