The Nigeria Police Force said the officers seen in a viral video scooping fuel from an overturned tanker do belong to its fold.
NPF PRO ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said in a statement that the footage from an undisclosed location was not in any way connected with the Nigerian policemen and it was not right for the public to discredit the force with the video trending online.
“The viral video circulating in the media that depicts uniformed personnel in camouflage scooping fuel from the wreckage of an accident tanker was just released to discredit the Nigeria Police Force. It is essential to clarify that the individuals in the video are not officers of the Nigeria Police Force,” Mr. Adejobi
“They are uniformed personnel from a neighbouring francophone country whose camouflage uniforms bear a resemblance to the Nigeria Police’s. The captured officers were speaking in French, not a Nigerian language or English,” the statement said.
Adejobi added that the Nigeria Police, under the Inspector-General of Police, remains steadfast in maintaining discipline, professionalism, and dedication to public safety.
“We strongly condemn the spread of such disinformation and unverified news, and contents aimed at tarnishing or discrediting the image of the Nigeria Police Force. Such actions not only undermine the integrity of the force but also have far-reaching negative consequences for the nation and its people.
“The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the IGP, remains committed to upholding discipline, professionalism, and dedication to the safety and security of all Nigerians. Acts that compromise the reputation of the force are unequivocally unacceptable and will not be tolerated.,” Adejobi said.
