The arrests were made in different parts of the state by the Anti-Extortionist Squad in the Lagos State Police Command.
Already, some of the arrested policemen have been recommended for dismissal and others are to be demoted.
Those involved in murder have been charged to court while some others involved in criminal offences are undergoing departmental orderly room trials.
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the squad arrested 33 persons as at August 8, 12 more as at August 24, and another 20 by September 8.
“Some of them have been recommended for dismissal; some to be demoted in ranks. Those involved in unlawful killing have been charged to court for murder.
“Some others are undergoing departmental orderly room trials.
“There is no place for corrupt and unprofessional po- lice in Lagos command,” he said
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