Nigeria Police Force Clarifies Viral Video of Uniformed Personnel Scooping Fuel
A recent video circulating online showing uniformed personnel scooping fuel from a crashed tanker has been debunked by the Nigeria Police Force. According to a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the individuals in the video are not Nigerian policemen, but rather uniformed personnel from a neighboring francophone country.
Adejobi strongly condemned the spread of disinformation and unverified content aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the Nigeria Police Force. He emphasized that the Force remains committed to maintaining discipline, professionalism, and dedication to public safety, under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police.
Adejobi urged Nigerians to exercise caution and verify information before sharing it, to preserve national unity and uphold the credibility of institutions working for public safety. He emphasized that such actions undermine the integrity of the force and have far-reaching negative consequences for the nation and its people.
In the statement, Adejobi clarified that the individuals in the video were speaking in French, not a Nigerian language or English, and that their camouflage uniforms bore a resemblance to those worn by the Nigeria Police. He reiterated that the Nigeria Police Force will not tolerate any actions that compromise its reputation and will continue to uphold discipline, professionalism, and dedication to the safety and security of all Nigerians.
The statement concluded by urging all Nigerians to verify information before sharing it, to foster national unity and uphold the credibility of institutions working tirelessly for public safety.
