Police launch investigation into viral video of bus driver threatening passengers in Lagos
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced an investigation into a viral video showing a man clad in police-branded attire driving a commercial bus in Lagos while allegedly issuing threats to passengers.
The incident, said to have occurred around Eko Bridge, captured the driver, wearing a police T-shirt and cap, engaging in a heated exchange with commuters inside the vehicle.
In the footage, a passenger is heard confronting the driver over his remarks, saying he had threatened to kill the occupants and dispose of their bodies in a nearby river.
Other passengers reportedly warned they would record and share the incident online, to which the driver responded by daring them to proceed.
An eyewitness account shared on X by a user identified as Oyindamola alleged that the situation escalated after the driver abruptly stopped the bus mid-journey to purchase fuel without prior notice.
According to the post, passengers who questioned the unscheduled stop were met with hostility, with the driver allegedly making violent threats against them.
Reacting to the development, the Force’s Media Officer, Aliyu Giwa, confirmed that authorities are reviewing the footage.
Giwa clarified that although the individual was seen wearing clothing bearing “NPF/Police” inscriptions, he was not in official police uniform, adding that his identity and status as a serving officer have yet to be established.
“Our attention has been drawn to a video circulating online concerning the alleged actions of an individual in Lagos,” he said.
“Initial observations indicate that the individual is not in standard police uniform, although he wore items labelled ‘NPF/Police.’ His status as a serving officer remains unverified.
“Such conduct is unprofessional, and any behaviour that threatens or intimidates members of the public is unacceptable.”
He appealed to the public to provide useful information that could aid in identifying the suspect, urging anyone with credible details to contact the nearest police station or reach out through official NPF communication channels.
Giwa assured that the matter is under active review and that appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of investigations
