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A commercial tricycle rider who was arrested following a physical altercation with a traffic police officer near Congo Cross has been granted bail.
The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, showed the officer slapping the rider across the face during a confrontation. The footage triggered public outrage, with many condemning the officer’s actions as an abuse of power.
The rider was detained at Congo Cross Police Station and faced charges including assault on a law enforcement officer. After initial court proceedings, he was granted bail to await further hearings outside of custody. Specific details on bail conditions have not been publicly confirmed.
The altercation began during a routine traffic stop and quickly escalated into violence. In the video, the officer is seen raising his hand and slapping the rider, who is then heard shouting and appealing to bystanders if they witnessed the assault.
The incident sparked widespread condemnation online.
“This is so embarrassing,” one social media user commented. “A police officer should not be using his hands to slap a citizen. This officer needs to be suspended or sacked for this kind of misbehavior.”
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the incident or the circumstances surrounding the rider’s detention and release.
