Policemen takes N50,000 for bail, seize phone over N20,000 balance

Policemen of the Lagos State Police Command, were accused of collecting N50,000 before granting bail to one Blessing Taiwo, who was arrested for alleged theft.

Although the suspect was released on Saturday after the money was paid, the police allegedly seized her mobile phone pending when a balance of N20,000 would be paid on Tuesday.

The suspect’s sister, Florence Taiwo, who always took food to her in the cell, was allegedly molested by the policemen who touched her breasts and dipped their hands into her private parts before allowing her to take the food into the cell.

Our correspondent gathered that Blessing, a mother of two, had been arrested on Monday after her boss, Mrs. Abiola Osagie, accused her of stealing $50,000 while the latter was away on a trip.

UCJ, UNILORIN.