February 07, (THEWILL) — The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that officers linked to the alleged assault of actor and skit maker Ijoba Lande have been identified and are currently under investigation.
Ijoba Lande, who recently returned from the United Kingdom, shared videos and posts online claiming he was attacked by officers from the Area J Police Command at a filling station in Ajah, Lagos State.
The actor said he and a friend were assaulted during the incident, leading to the seizure of his iPhone 16 Pro Max and $1,200 in cash belonging to his brother.
A video shared online showed him visibly injured, with blood on his face.
He described the attack as serious, saying he “nearly lost my life.” The video drew widespread attention online and sparked public reactions.
Responding to the allegation, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the officers involved had been brought in for questioning.
She said, “The officers involved have been identified and brought forward to the Command for investigation. At the moment, both the officers, the actor, and his friend are giving their statements. Further developments will be communicated accordingly.”
The police have not released full details on the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault, but investigations are ongoing.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
