The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to the viral video showing police officers chasing Nollywood actress Angela Okorie as she jogged.
NPF recently revealed that the behaviour of the officers in the video didn’t meet the standards expected of Nigerian policemen.
Speaking via a press statement, Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi shared that the officers involved and the circumstances surrounding the clip are currently under investigation.
According to Muyiwa, their behaviour is not consistent with the professional decorum expected of personnel of the Force, and the officers involved will be made to answer for their actions.
“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,” it read.
Muyiwa further noted that the circumstances surrounding the clip are being established, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken based on the outcome of the review.
He concluded by reaffirming the Force’s commitment to maintaining discipline, professionalism, and public confidence.
“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,” it added.
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