Categories: Entertainment

Lagos police arrest officers for assaulting, extorting $1,200 from Ijoba Lande

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested officers involved in the alleged assault of popular content creator, Ijoba Lande.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this via a statement on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The development followed allegations by Lande that he was assaulted and robbed by police officers six days after returning to Nigeria from the United Kingdom.

In a statement shared on his Instagram page @ijoba_lande1, the content creator alleged that the officers forcefully collected his iPhone 16 Pro Max and took $1,200 (N1.7 million) belonging to his brother during the incident.

Cultists kill youth leader, aide in Rivers

The allegation sparked public outrage after videos showing Lande injured and in visible distress circulated widely on social media.

Reacting to the incident on Friday, Adebisi disclosed that both the officers involved, the content creator, and his friend have given their statements to aid investigations.

She wrote on X: “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 Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

US congress panel faults Nigeria’s $9m lobbying deal

A United States congressional panel has criticised the Federal Government’s reported $9 million lobbying contract…

9 minutes ago

Kano hosts prayers for Murtala Mohammed’s 50th death anniversary

Family members, Islamic scholars and prominent dignitaries gathered in Kano on Friday for special prayers…

11 minutes ago

Bitcoin rises to $70,000 after slipping to 16‑month low

Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 on Friday, February 6, 2026, after sinking to a 16‑month…

21 minutes ago

Customs hands over three containers of expired drugs to NAFDAC at Tincan Port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Command, has handed over three containers loaded with…

1 hour ago

Wike gives STDD ultimatum over waste, orders faster completion of key roads

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to…

1 hour ago

Stock market capitalisation hits N110trn as investors gain N1.1trn

The Nigerian stock market closed the week bullish on Friday, February 6, 2026, with N1.105…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.