- The Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Olohundare Jimoh, has publicly stated that police officers are strictly forbidden from searching residents’ phones on the road, emphasizing his strong support for the order.
- While the directive was praised, skepticism remains among residents regarding officer compliance.
- This skepticism was underlined by one X user who alleged a recent experience where he was forced to pay a ₦50,000 bribe to officers who searched his phone and accused him of hiding incriminating applications.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Olohundare Jimoh, has issued a stern warning, stating that police officers do not have the right to search the mobile phones of any resident in the state.
The Commissioner made this declaration while speaking at a recent public function:
“No Policeman should search your phone on the road… I stand by that order,” Olohundare said.
Despite the clear directive from the police chief, residents have voiced skepticism regarding whether officers will comply. Many pointed out that enforcement is often the biggest hurdle to such orders.
One X (formerly Twitter) user shared a recent experience, alleging that some officers forcefully demanded he open his phone. When they found no incriminating evidence, they allegedly accused him of “hiding his incriminating apps,” leading the user to pay a bribe of ₦50,000 to be released.
The CP’s comment has reignited public debate over police conduct and the violation of citizens’ privacy rights.
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