The Nigeria Police Force, NPF has dismissed the officers seen in a viral video escorting Nollywood actress Angela Okorie while she jogged, an incident that sparked widespread public concern.
The viral clip, which surfaced recently, showed heavily armed policemen trailing the actress as she exercised outdoors. The unusual sight drew criticism from Nigerians, who questioned the misuse of police resources and the apparent disregard for professionalism.
Following the public outcry, the Force Headquarters confirmed that an internal investigation was launched to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. The inquiry found the officers guilty of misconduct and abuse of duty, leading to their immediate dismissal.
Police authorities reiterated their commitment to upholding discipline within the force and warned officers against unprofessional conduct that undermines public trust.
A statement by NPF spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi reads: The Nigeria Police Force strongly frowns at the conduct of armed police officers seen in a viral video trailing actress Angela Okorie while she jogged—an act considered clearly inconsistent with the professional standards and decorum expected of personnel of the Force. The incident, which appears to have occurred on or around a movie set, has also sparked widespread public concern and criticism.
While it remains unclear whether the scene was part of a scripted production, the conduct of the officers seen in the video falls short of the standards expected of members of the Nigeria Police Force.
Accordingly, necessary administrative processes have been initiated to identify the officers involved and determine the circumstances surrounding the video, while appropriate disciplinary action will be taken based on the outcome of the review.
The Force remains committed to upholding professionalism, discipline, and public trust.
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