The Lagos State Police Command has taken swift action against Oladimeji Ahmed, the 48-year-old chairman of the Ikeja Tricycle Riders Association, for his involvement in a violent altercation with a police officer. The incident occurred at Computer Village in Ikeja on Friday, August 9, 2024, at around 6:00 pm.
According to police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin, Ahmed assaulted an Inspector of Police who was attempting to impound a motorcycle and arrest the rider for obstructing traffic. The incident was captured in a widely shared video, prompting Hundeyin to announce Ahmed’s arrest via Twitter.
“Oladimeji Ahmed, aged 48, Ikeja Chairman of Tricycle Riders Association, has been arrested for serious assault on a police officer,” Hundeyin tweeted. The police are currently investigating the matter, and Ahmed will face justice for his actions.
The swift response from the Lagos State Police Command demonstrates their commitment to maintaining law and order, even when it involves individuals in positions of authority.
