Police DPO arrested for raping a woman in his office

A Police Officer, (DPO) Mr. Oladipo Afolayan, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly raping a woman in his office. Afolayan, a Superintendent of Police, who was recently posted to the Magodo Police Station, allegedly raped the woman, who was a suspect in an ongoing investigation.

After the victim reported the rape, Afolayan was arrested and brought before the Commissioner of Police, Cornelius Aderanti.

The matter has reportedly been transferred to the X-Squad, a department at the state police command which is in charge of investigating police crimes and misdemeanours.

After taking his statement, the X Squad would also transfer the DPO and the case file to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.(SCID)


The Police spokesperson, Mr. Kenneth Nwosu, confirmed that the police were investigating the matter.

“Yes, we are investigating an allegation like that. As a result of the sensitivity of the matter, it would be too soon to come to a conclusion. The stance of the Commissioner of Police is not to condone any act of indiscipline whether from the public or from our men.”

“Therefore, when investigations are concluded, and the officer is found culpable, he will be made to dance to the tune of the law, and if it is found otherwise, he will be cleared. The press will be invited and briefed once investigations are concluded.” He said