Police condemn conduct of officers collecting money from Chinese Nationals in viral video

Photo :IGP Kayode Egbetokun

The Nigeria Police Force says  it strongly  condemned the action of officers seen in a viral video receiving money from Chinese nationals describing it as unprofessional and unethical.

The video, which sparked widespread condemnation online, shows uniformed officers allegedly accepting cash during the course of duty. The Force has described their actions as a serious  breach of  conduct

Nigeria Police image maker , ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Thursday  disclosed  that  Nigeria  police emphasised that the behaviour captured in the video does not reflect the ethics, standards, and core values of the Nigeria Police Force.

“The actions of the officers do not represent the established ethics, standards, and core values of the Nigeria Police Force,” ACP Adejobi said.

“The Force has zero tolerance for such unprofessional behaviour and other forms of misconduct, which undermine public trust and confidence.”

According to the statement, the officers involved have been identified and have already been subjected to disciplinary procedures to ensure accountability and reinforce ethical conduct in the force.

The police also used the opportunity to warn individuals and corporate organisations that engage police personnel for escort or specialised services.

“The Nigeria Police Force hereby cautions individuals and organisations privileged to the services of Police personnel, particularly as escorts and guards or other specialised services, to desist from any act capable of degrading the integrity of its officers and bringing the Force to disrepute,” Adejobi added.

The Force reassured the public of its commitment to upholding professionalism and discipline among its personnel.

“We remain committed to purging the Force of unprofessional elements whose actions negate our mission to serve with integrity,” Adejobi added.

Earlier  the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had ordered the Provost of 1 Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) in Kaduna and DSP Aliyu Adejembi, along with his team, to appear for questioning following the circulation of a video showing them lined up to receive cash handouts from Chinese businesspeople.

It was  gathered that the officers from MOPOL 1 were in Lagos on special duty with the Chinese nationals when the incident occured