Police in Delta State have arrested an officer who appeared in a viral video harassing a student over his ownership of an iPhone.
The officer assaulted the young man said to be a student of Delta State University (DELSU) for owning an iPhone estimated at N250, 000.
The unnamed officer is heard in the video, apparently upset, saying that he had been in the Force for 13 years but could only afford a phone of N15, 000.
However, in a statement on Twitter, the Force said the sergeant’s arrest has been confirmed by Delta police commissioner.
“The commissioner of Police Delta State Command has confirmed that the police SGT reported to have harassed and embarrassed an innocent student is now in police custody.
“Also, orderly trial has commenced and the preceding will bring out appropriate disciplinary action on him.
“The Force wishes to state that such behavioural pattern is not a true reflection of Nigeria Police Force especially under the leadership of Inspector General of police, Ag. IGP MA Adamu,” the statement said.
