The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has discredited a viral video circulating on social media, which appears to show uniformed personnel in camouflage scooping fuel from the wreckage of a crashed tanker.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the individuals in the video are not members of the Nigeria Police Force but are instead uniformed personnel from a neighbouring Francophone country.
Adejobi clarified that the camouflage uniforms worn by the individuals in the video bear a resemblance to those used by the Nigeria Police, leading to the confusion.
However, he noted that the officers in the footage were speaking in French, which is neither a Nigerian language nor English.
“We strongly condemn the spread of such disinformation and unverified content aimed at tarnishing or discrediting the image of the Nigeria Police Force,” Adejobi stated in a press release.
He emphasized that such actions undermine the integrity of the force and could have negative repercussions for the nation.
He stated that under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police, the NPF reaffirmed its commitment to discipline, professionalism, and safeguarding the security of Nigerians.
“Acts that compromise the reputation of the force are unequivocally unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” Adejobi added.
The NPF also urged citizens to exercise caution and verify information before sharing it, stressing the importance of national unity and maintaining the credibility of institutions working for public safety.
Meanwhile, Olatunji Disu, the newly appointed Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has issued a strong warning to individuals contemplating any actions that could disrupt the peace in Nigeria’s capital.
During a news conference in Abuja marking his assumption of office, Disu emphasized his commitment to a zero-tolerance policy for crime throughout his tenure.
Disu acknowledged the existing security challenges facing the FCT and expressed his intention to build upon the foundational work laid by his predecessors.
