The Digest:
The Lagos State Police Command has responded to influencer Papaya Ex's allegation of assault, providing its account of Friday night's incident in Ajah. Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin stated on social media that around 2 a.m., police on night patrol stopped a car carrying three men and two women for a routine check. According to Hundeyin, Papaya Ex "bluntly refused" the search, saying: "You cannot search my car. Don't you know Papaya? Even your bosses know me." She then chose to drive to the station, with her vehicle ahead and the patrol vehicle following. Hundeyin alleged she instructed her driver to speed off, prompting police to radio ahead for interception. "That was when the live session began," he said. The command stated it will take over the matter. Papaya Ex had earlier displayed visible injuries on TikTok, alleging an officer struck her face with a gun and assaulted her.
Key Points:
- The police account directly contradicts Papaya Ex's version of events.
- It shifts focus from alleged assault to alleged obstruction and evasion.
- The influencer's credibility faces a challenge, while police defend officers' conduct.
- This signals the importance of body cameras or video evidence in such disputes.
- The timing, with both sides' versions, leaves the public to weigh conflicting claims.
Lagos Police offer a counter-narrative to Papaya Ex's assault allegation, claiming she refused a search, sped off, and that the live session began during interception.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Lagos Police Command/Benjamin Hundeyin
