The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects linked to the assault and molestation of a young lady at Don Maserati Classic Boutique on Lagos Island in the State.
The victim was accused of theft at the boutique where she was a sales girl, hence the corporal punishment was meted on her by a group of men.
The Police, however, said it was making efforts to arrest others involved in the assault while it was also making efforts to establish contact with the victim.
These were disclosed on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Lagos State Police Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, through his official handle on X (formerly Twitter).
Hundeyin stated, “Three suspects have been arrested, while efforts are on to apprehend other suspects and establish contact with the victim.”
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Ishola, also assured Lagosians of justice, Justice will be served,” he added.
LEADERSHIP reports that the arrest followed public outrage over a trending video showing a young lady being flogged and molested by several men.
Reports suggested the incident was allegedly ordered by the owner of Don Maserati Classic Boutique, who accused the victim, an employee, of theft.
The video, which went viral on social media on Sunday, triggered widespread condemnation, with netizens calling for the immediate prosecution of all those involved.
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