Lagos Police arrest, remand journalist for wearing dreadlocks

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Yinka Badmus Photojournalist
Yinka Badmus Photojournalist

A 24-year-old photojournalist with Talk Village International, Yinka Badmus, has been arrested by policemen attached to the Lagos State Police Command Anti-Cultism Unit and remanded in Ikoyi Prison, for having dreadlocks. 

The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Chike Oti, in a press release, confirmed Badmus’ arrest, adding that he was locked up along with others for unlawful gathering.