By Our Correspondent
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has stated that refusing police officers entry or exit from a residence is an offence.
Reacting to a viral video on X showing young men denying access to individuals dressed as police officers, Edafe noted that while wearing masks is prohibited in the Nigeria Police Force, blocking officers’ access is unacceptable.
The video showed the men claiming to be content creators, not internet fraudsters, and expressing unease over the masked appearance of the armed men. One officer fired a shot before another scaled the fence to enter the premises.
Addressing the situation, Edafe wrote, “Wearing a mask as a policeman is a red flag and not allowed in policing. However, locking the police either outside or inside is an offence on its own.”
He confirmed investigations were ongoing to verify the location and details of the incident.
Edafe also questioned the men’s assertion about not being fraudsters when no such accusation had been made.