Dolapo Badmus, a former Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command has reacted to reports of her alleged demotion and dismissal.13 Things You didn’t Know About Popular Policewoman, Dolapo Badmus As She Turns A Year Older
Reacting to the news, she described it as fake news.
She tweeted, “Ignore Fake News.
Ignore Fake News…
— Dolapo Badmos (@Opetodolapo) October 17, 2020
“Whoever slotted my name on that list is a joker. I will forever respect people’s human rights, my name will never be put up as one who has violated another’s right.”
News had gone rife that her name was among the list of 37 police officers recommended for demotion and dismissal. Yomi Shogunle, former head of the Police Complaint unit was also on the list.
In a series of tweets on Saturday, Ayo Akanji, a member of President Muhammadu Buhari’s media team had released the names and service numbers of the dismissed officers on Twitter.
He also said the police administrative action includes dismissal, reprimand, and demotion.
Nigerians also reacted to the news on Twitter.
Is Dolapo Badmus a bad cop? I always thought she was one of the very few good ones. pic.twitter.com/y2sWRGIFLi
— Olayinka ? (@YinkaPost) October 17, 2020
We don’t need Abayomi Shogunle and Dolapo Badmus Demoted, we need them dismissed. PERIODT!
This tweet is for clarity purpose. #EndSARS #ENDBADGOVERNANCE pic.twitter.com/6km2UbW98j
— Aisha Yesufu (@Aisha_yesuf) October 17, 2020
You Sacked Dolapo Badmus and Yomi shogunle but the IG of police is still in office, who get rid of a tree by cutting the branches? Lmao! #EndSARS
— OMOTAYO Of Lagos ?? (@Tee_Classiquem1) October 17, 2020