The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a physical confrontation between law enforcement officers and a group of young men in the Surulere area of the state.

The video, which circulated widely on social media on Saturday, September 5, 2026, captured a tense altercation between the individuals involved.

Although the circumstances leading to the confrontation remain unclear, the footage shows a young man and a police officer tightly gripping each other’s shirts while engaged in a physical shoving match.

Police commence investigation

Reacting to the development through the command’s official X handle, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed that an investigation had commenced.

The police spokesperson also called on the individuals featured in the video to come forward and assist authorities with the investigation.

“The Command has seen the video currently in circulation and has immediately commenced an investigation into the incident,” Adebisi stated.

The command further urged those involved to report to the office of the Police Public Relations Officer at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, on Monday at 11:00 a.m.

According to the police, their appearance is expected to assist investigators in establishing what led to the confrontation and obtaining the necessary clarification from those directly involved.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.