# Nigeria police misconduct investigations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261105-nigeria-police-misconduct-investigations
> Updated: 2026-11-05T12:12:58.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Recent reports highlight multiple investigations into alleged misconduct by Nigerian police officers across various states. 

In Lagos, authorities took action following viral videos. One incident involved the arrest of a suspect for allegedly assaulting an Assistant Superintendent of Police in Victoria Island. In a separate matter in Ikorodu, the Lagos State Police Command detained four officers and disbanded a tactical team after footage appeared to show officers harassing a young man.

Further allegations emerged in Nasarawa State, where two officers were detained in Abuja. The Complaint Response Unit is investigating claims that the officers planted marijuana in a vehicle and demanded 150,000 Naira from travellers. Additionally, in Osun State, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police ordered the release of a student following an alleged assault by the Zone 11 Cybercrime Unit, promising a thorough investigation into the incident.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Nigeria Police investigate allegations of extortion and assault

Nigeria's police force is investigating separate incidents of alleged extortion in Nasarawa and assault in Osun following viral videos of officer misconduct.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-police-investigate-allegations-of-extortion-and-assault

### 2026-10-23: Lagos Police arrest suspect and detain officers following viral videos

Lagos police have arrested a man for assaulting an officer in Victoria Island and detained a tactical unit following viral videos of alleged harassment in Ikorodu.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lagos-police-arrest-suspect-and-detain-officers-following-viral-videos

---
Cite as: Nigeria police misconduct investigations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261105-nigeria-police-misconduct-investigations