BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Nigeria Police Force has detained a police sergeant captured in a viral social media video allegedly behaving erratically while dressed in camouflage uniform in Ekiti State.
The officer, identified as a sergeant attached to the Ikole-Ekiti Divisional Police Headquarters, was swiftly taken into custody after the video surfaced online, sparking widespread reactions and concerns over the conduct of personnel within the Force.
Police authorities in Ekiti State said the officer’s actions were found to be grossly inconsistent with the standards, discipline, and professionalism expected of members of the Nigeria Police Force.
Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, ordered a comprehensive psychological and medical evaluation of the officer as part of the ongoing disciplinary procedure.
According to the Command, the assessment is intended to determine whether any underlying medical or psychological condition contributed to the conduct displayed in the viral footage before further disciplinary measures are concluded.
Reacting to the incident, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, strongly condemned the officer’s behavior, describing it as a serious violation of the ethics, decorum, and professionalism associated with the police uniform.
The Force reiterated its zero-tolerance stance against substance abuse, misconduct, and any behavior capable of damaging public confidence in the institution.
Police authorities further assured the public that disciplinary measures would be pursued in line with the established regulations of the Force.
