Man in viral video assaulting a police officer arrested, to be arraigned in court

The Nigerian man who was caught on camera harassing a police officer who had tried to apprehend him for allegedly driving against traffic has been arrested.

In the viral clip, the motorist, identified as Billy King Tokunbo, pulled the police officer by the waist of his pants and dragged him towards his car. 

Giving an update via Twitter, Lagos state police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the accused man’s car with registration number LSR 430 FT has been impounded and he will be arraigned in court for traffic offence and assault on a police officer.

“The suspect, Billy King Tokunbo, who drove against traffic, was immediately arrested. His Toyota Corolla car with registration number LSR 430 FT was equally impounded immediately. He is to be arraigned for his traffic offence and assault on a police officer. Updates to follow.” Hundeyin wrote.

See his post below,