….As IGP Orders Arrest, Investigation
Kingsley Ohens Reporting
The Nigeria Police Force has been notified of a video on social media featuring an individual wearing a Spy Police uniform and making political statements about the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections.
The NPF unequivocally disapproves of this action and clarifies that the individual is not a genuine police officer, but a Supernumerary (Spy) Police Officer employed by a private company.
In Nigeria, Supernumerary Police Officers are private citizens trained by the Police for specific security duties within their place of employment. Unlike regular officers, they are not on the NPF payroll and do not swear allegiance, granting them the right to join any political party and express themselves freely.
Nevertheless, the Police disapprove of their wearing official SPY uniforms and participating in political activities.
A statement issued by ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI, FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA., 11TH SEPTEMBER 2024., said the individual involved has been arrested for further investigations. We reiterate that his political comments do not reflect the views of the Nigeria Police, and the public is urged to disregard any such statements and trust in our continued commitment to professionalism, neutrality, and the rule of law.
