Nigerian policeman caught on video soliciting for bribe is dismissed and arrested.

A Nigerian Police Sergeant attached to the Lagos State Police Command Motor Traffic Division that was caught on video trying to extort money from a motorist in Lagos, have been arrested and put on orderly room trial.

In the video which has gone viral on the social media, the policeman was caught negotiating a N25,000 bribe with a motorist. Unknown to him, the whole scene was being recorded.

The Sergeant had arrested the motorist for contravening the traffic code. He took the motorist to the entrance of their station, but rather than book him, decided to negotiate with him.

The officer, obviously was attracted by some foreign currency notes he saw with the motorist, who was on his way out of, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport with a female companion.

The policeman decided to demand a hefty N25,000 to let the motorist off the hook.

Last night, the Nigerian Police released a post via the force’ Facebook page.

The message with the headline: “Arrest of Unethical Policeman Caught On Video” revealed the identity of the sergeant.

“The Policeman involved in the unprofessional and shameful act as seen in a video clip currently in circulation on the social media has been identified.

“He is a Sergeant with Force attached to the Lagos State Command Motor Traffic Division (State MTD). He has been arrested and currently in detention awaiting the commencement of his orderly room trial (Nigeria Police version of court).

“The Inspector General of Police IGP MD Abubakar has directed the Commissioner of Police Lagos State to ensure that the orderly room trial is concluded in record time. The IGP therefore reiterates his assurance to the public of his zero tolerance to any form of corrupt practices involving any Police officer.

“He equally advises citizens to take advantage of the use of the Nigeria Police Force’ complaint email address; policemonitor@npf.gov.ng which guarantees their confidentiality in forwarding all manners of complaints of unethical conduct involving any Police officer or security agent for necessary action.”

Am glad the right thing has been done. But we must also dispense with justice without fear or favour, personality or status. That's the only way justice will truly be seen to have been served and blind. What about the other cases?