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Police begin disciplinary action against officer filmed rolling on ground in viral Ekiti video

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TLDR

  • Nigerian Police have initiated disciplinary proceedings against an officer filmed acting erratically in Ekiti State.
  • The officer, a sergeant, has been taken into custody and will undergo psychological and medical evaluations.
  • The Inspector-General of Police condemned the conduct, emphasizing the force's zero-tolerance policy for substance abuse and behavior undermining public trust.

The Nigeria Police Force has taken swift and decisive action following the circulation of a viral video on social media depicting a police officer in camouflage uniform exhibiting conduct grossly inconsistent with the Force's standards. The officer, identified as a Sergeant attached to the Ikole-Ekiti Divisional Police Headquarters in Ekiti State, has been taken into custody to face disciplinary action.

The Nigeria Police Force has taken firm and decisive action following the circulation of a video on social media showing a police officer in camouflage uniform displaying conduct grossly inconsistent with the standards of the Force.

— Anthony OkonOfficial statement regarding the disciplinary action.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon, confirmed the proceedings. The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Falade Adegoroye Michael, has ordered a comprehensive psychological and medical evaluation of the officer. This assessment is a mandatory prerequisite to the formal disciplinary process, ensuring that the Force addresses both the conduct violation and any underlying health concerns in a thorough and responsible manner.

The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, has directed a comprehensive psychological and medical evaluation of the officer. This assessment is a mandatory prerequisite to the formal disciplinary process, ensuring that the Force addresses both the conduct violation and any underlying health concerns in a thorough and responsible manner.

— Anthony OkonDetails on the evaluation process for the officer.

Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, unequivocally condemned the conduct displayed in the video, describing it as a gross deviation from the discipline, professionalism, and decorum required of every member of the Nigeria Police Force. The Force reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward substance abuse and any behavior that undermines the integrity of the uniform or erodes public trust in the institution. The video, which gained traction on Saturday, showed the officer acting erratically, holding and embracing a bench while rolling on the floor, attracting the attention of passersby.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu psc(+), NPM, unequivocally condemns the conduct displayed in the video as a gross deviation from the discipline, professionalism, and decorum required of every member of the Nigeria Police Force.

— Anthony OkonIGP's condemnation of the officer's behavior.
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