The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced disciplinary action against Newton Isokpehi, an officer who threatened to kill anyone who filmed him while on duty.
In a viral video, Isokpehi also threatened to shoot dead
every passenger in a bus should someone in the vehicle film him while he is on
duty.
The police officer claimed that he has spent 26 years in
service, while lamenting the poor working conditions in the force.
“Any day I’m on duty as an officer while holding my rifle,
let someone video me,” he warned.
“That oga who gave the order that police officers should be
filmed, he will do your burial. I will kill anyone who films me on duty.”
‘WE’VE SUMMONED HIM’
In a statement on Thursday, Anthony Placid, force
spokesperson, said Isokpehi has been summoned to the Anambra police
headquarters where disciplinary procedures have commenced.
Placid said the police do not “tolerate threats,
intimidation, abuse of office, or any conduct capable of undermining public
trust and confidence in law enforcement institutions”.
The force spokesperson said recording the activities of
police officers discharging their duties is a “legitimate tool for public
accountability and transparency”, which should not attract harassment.
“The force wishes to state unequivocally that the conduct
and utterances exhibited in the video are unacceptable, unprofessional, and
inconsistent with the ethics, standards, and code of conduct of the Nigeria
Police Force,” the statement reads.
“Such actions run contrary to the ongoing reform initiatives
of the Force aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, professionalism,
and citizen-focused policing.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu,
psc(+), NPM, has consistently maintained that members of the public have the
right to lawfully record police officers carrying out their duties, provided
such recording does not obstruct operations, compromise safety, or interfere
with lawful police activities.
“In line with this position, the officer involved has since
been identified and summoned to the Anambra State Command Headquarters where
immediate disciplinary procedures have commenced.
“A formal statement detailing the outcome of the
disciplinary measures taken against the officer will be communicated in due
course.”
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