The Nigeria police have said that the uniformed personnel in the oil scooping video are not its personnel.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force’s Public Relations Officer, stated in a press statement that the widely shared viral video of uniformed officers in camouflage collecting petrol from the wreckage of an accident truck was recently leaked to paint the Nigeria Police Force in a negative light
The statement read, “It is essential to clarify that the individuals in the video are not officers of the Nigeria Police Force. 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.
“We strongly condemn the spread of such disinformation and unverified news and content 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. We urge all Nigerians to exercise caution and verify information before sharing it to foster national unity and uphold the credibility of institutions working tirelessly for public safety.
