Police arrest three ‘for flogging female employee over theft’

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects involved in the flogging of a female employee over alleged theft.

In a video that appeared on social media on Sunday showed the lady being caned by three men reportedly at Don Maserati Classic Boutique on Lagos Island.

Reacting to the incident on Monday, Benjamin Hundeyin, police spokesperson in the state, said efforts were underway to arrest the remaining suspects and contact the victim.

“Three suspects have been arrested, while efforts are on to apprehend other suspects and establish contact with the victim,” Hundeyin wrote on X.

“The Commissioner of Police CP Olanrewaju Ishola, assures Lagosians that justice will be served.”