The woman whose name was given as Tola Azeez was said to have gone out to buy drugs for her relatives at a pharmacy in Odo Ori Market.

Angered by her movement during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown in the state, the police officers repeatedly flogged the woman.

The video thereafter caused a social media outrage as Nigerians condemned the officers and also called the attention of the Nigeria Police Force to the assault.

Following the outrage, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu ordered the arrest of the officers, whose names were given as Inspector Ikuesan Taiwo and PC Abass Ibrahim for disciplinary action.

Barely a week after their arrest, the Nigeria Police Force announced on Friday, April 24, 2020, that the erring officers have been dismissed.

A statement by the police on Twitter reads, “Inspector Ikuesan Taiwo and Police Constable, Abass Ibrahim captured in a viral video assaulting a woman in Osun have been tried and found guilty.

“They have been dismissed from the force and they will be arraigned in court for prosecution.”