The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against a police officer captured in a viral video allegedly displaying unusual behaviour in Ekiti State.
The officer, identified as a sergeant attached to the Ikole-Ekiti Divisional Police Headquarters, was seen in the trending footage acting erratically while dressed in camouflage uniform, sparking widespread reactions on social media.
In response to the incident, the police authorities confirmed that the officer had been identified and taken into custody pending disciplinary measures.
Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon, in a statement issued on Sunday, said the Ekiti State Police Command acted swiftly after becoming aware of the video.
“The Nigeria Police Force has taken firm and decisive action following the circulation of a video on social media showing a police officer in camouflage uniform displaying conduct grossly inconsistent with the standards of the Force,” Okon said.
“Upon becoming aware of the footage, the Ekiti State Police Command immediately identified him as a Sergeant attached to the Ikole-Ekiti Divisional Police Headquarters. He has since been taken into custody to face disciplinary action,” he added.
The police spokesperson further disclosed that the Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, had ordered a psychological and medical assessment of the officer before the commencement of formal disciplinary procedures.
According to the statement, the evaluation is intended to determine whether any underlying health concerns may have contributed to the officer’s conduct.
“The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, has directed a comprehensive psychological and medical evaluation of the officer. This assessment is a mandatory prerequisite to the formal disciplinary process, ensuring that the Force addresses both the conduct violation and any underlying health concerns in a thorough and responsible manner,” the statement read.
Reacting to the development, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, condemned the officer’s conduct, describing it as inconsistent with the standards and professionalism expected of members of the Force.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, unequivocally condemns the conduct displayed in the video as a gross deviation from the discipline, professionalism, and decorum required of every member of the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement added.
The police reiterated their commitment to maintaining discipline within the Force, stressing a zero-tolerance stance on substance abuse and misconduct capable of damaging public confidence.
“The Force maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward substance abuse and any behavior that undermines the integrity of the uniform or erodes public trust in the institution,” the statement stated.
The video, which surfaced online on Saturday, showed the officer rolling on the ground and clutching a bench while residents and passersby gathered around the scene.
