The Nigeria Police Force has officially announced the arrest of Special Constabularies who were recorded in a viral video demanding money from a Dutch woman rider along the Iseyin/Ogbomosho Road in Oyo, Oyo State. The arrest was confirmed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement released on Friday.
Adejobi stated that the officers were apprehended due to their unprofessional and unacceptable behavior, as seen in the viral video. The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Adebola Ayinde Hamzat, took immediate action after the arrest, initiating disciplinary procedures against the implicated officers.
Describing the officers’ conduct as ‘unpolice,’ Adejobi emphasized that such actions would not be tolerated within the Nigeria Police Force. He assured the public that the Force is committed to addressing issues of unprofessionalism and will intensify efforts in implementing the reorientation program initiated by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM.
Adejobi concluded by stating, “The Force would, however, intensify efforts in commencing the reorientation programme initiated by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, for officers and men of the Force to address issues of this nature and reposition the Nigeria Police Force.” The statement reflects the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to maintaining professionalism and addressing any misconduct within its ranks.
