By DEBORAH AKPEDE

The Zone 2 Police Command has responded to a viral video showing armed officers manhandling a female student of Lagos State University (LASU).

The video, shared by a Facebook user named Obi Franklin, showed the student being dragged and bundled into a vehicle by armed officers.

In a statement on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Umma Ayuba, said the zone had noted the officers’ conduct during the student’s apprehension.

Ayuba said the arrest followed a petition against the student and others, over alleged assault and threats to the complainant’s life.

According to the petition, a group of armed men, suspected to be cultists, invaded the complainant’s home on July 13 and 14.

Ayuba explained that they allegedly issued threats to the complainant and his family, forcing him to relocate for their safety.

Ayuba said the student was invited for questioning and was later released after giving a statement.

“She was released to the LASU Student Union Government Welfare Director,” the spokesperson stated.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Adegoke Fayoade, has directed that the case be moved to the Lagos State Police Commissioner.

She said the officers involved in the incident had been identified and would face appropriate disciplinary measures.

Ayuba assured the public that justice would be served in a transparent manner.

Earlier, Franklin claimed the student had accused her landlord of sexual harassment and receiving death threats. (NAN)