Police officer faces disciplinary action after viral video in Ekiti
A police sergeant in Ekiti State has been taken into custody after a viral video showed him acting erratically in uniform. The Nigeria Police Force announced disciplinary proceedings and a comprehensive evaluation for the officer. Anthony Okon, the Force Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident and subsequent actions. Inspector-General Olatunji Disu condemned the officer’s conduct, emphasizing the force’s zero-tolerance policy for such behavior.
What happened
- The officer, a sergeant attached to the Ikole-Ekiti Divisional Police Headquarters, was filmed behaving unusually in camouflage uniform.
- Anthony Okon stated that the officer was identified and taken into custody after the video spread on social media.
- The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Falade Adegoroye Michael, ordered psychological and medical evaluations for the officer before formal disciplinary procedures begin.
- Inspector-General Olatunji Disu described the conduct as a gross violation of police standards and professionalism.
- The police emphasized their zero-tolerance stance on substance abuse and behavior that undermines public trust.
