Nigeria Police Force Clarifies Statement on Assault of Uniformed Police Officers

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The Nigeria Police Force has clarified a statement by its spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, regarding a viral video showing two civilians attempting to disarm a uniformed policeman in Lagos State. Adejobi condemned the video, stating that assaulting a police officer in uniform is tantamount to disrespecting the Nigeria Police Force and the country as a whole. However, the police authority responded to public backlash by releasing a statement accusing media platforms of misquoting the tweet as endorsing violence against the public.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigeria Police Force clarified its statement on a viral video showing civilians attempting to disarm a uniformed policeman in Lagos State.
  • The police spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, initially stated that assaulting a police officer in uniform is disrespectful to the Nigeria Police Force and the country.
  • The police authority accused media platforms of misquoting the tweet, stating that it was taken out of context.
  • The police urged the public not to take laws into their hands when encountering unpleasant situations with police officers.
  • The police have complaint channels available for reporting misconduct by officers, including the Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs), the Complaint Response Unit (CRU), and official Police accounts on social media platforms.

Statistics:

  • 2 civilians were involved in attempting to disarm a uniformed policeman in Lagos State.
  • The incident has sparked a public debate on the use of force by police officers and the rights of citizens.
  • The police authority has issued a statement condemning the attempt to disarm the officer and urging citizens not to take laws into their hands.
  • The police have 1,200 Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) stationed across the country to handle complaints and provide information to the public.
  • The Complaint Response Unit (CRU) is available to handle complaints 24/7.

Sources:

  • Nigeria Police Force Press Release, signed by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Monday, [no date specified]
  • Twitter post by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, [no date specified]