The Lagos State Police Command has reacted to a viral video exhibiting two officers demanding a allow from a drone operator on the Lekki-Ikoyi Hyperlink Bridge.
The video raised questions from netizens about whether or not the operator required a allow to shoot a video on the bridge.
In a press launch on Saturday, the command confirmed that the officers have been justified in requesting a drone allow.
The assertion by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, learn, “In response to a now viral video exhibiting two law enforcement officials demanding a drone allow from a drone working particular person on the Lekki-Ikoyi Hyperlink Bridge, the Lagos State Police Command needs to make clear that the law enforcement officials acted throughout the ambit of the legislation to demand to see a allow.
“For emphasis, Nigerian aviation legal guidelines stipulate {that a} allow should be obtained from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for the operation of drones weighing greater than 250 grams anyplace throughout the nation.”
Nonetheless, the command condemned the officers for trying to extort the drone operator, stating that disciplinary actions could be taken.
It added, “Nonetheless, the Lagos State Police Command completely condemns the unprofessional conduct of the officers in trying to extort the drone operator as may be seen within the concluding a part of the video.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, has, due to this fact, directed the Commanding Officer of 49 PMF Akodo, from whose squadron the law enforcement officials have been duly posted to the bridge, to provide the boys for applicable disciplinary actions.”
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Viral Video: Lagos Police Again Cops Demanding Allow From Drone Operator, Fault Extortion
The Lagos State Police Command has reacted to a viral video exhibiting two officers demanding a allow from a drone operator on the Lekki-Ikoyi Hyperlink Bridge.
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