Monday, May 11, 2026 - The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against a police officer captured in a viral video circulating on social media in Ekiti State.
The officer, identified as a sergeant attached to the
Ikole-Ekiti Divisional Police Headquarters, was seen in the footage acting
erratically while dressed in camouflage uniform.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public
Relations Officer, Anthony Okon, the police said the officer had been taken
into custody following the incident.
The statement read, “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.
“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.”
According to the police, the Commissioner of Police in Ekiti
State, Falade Adegoroye Michael, has ordered a comprehensive psychological and
medical evaluation of the officer before the commencement of formal
disciplinary procedures.
The Force explained that the assessment was necessary to
determine whether there were underlying health concerns linked to the officer’s
behaviour.
“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 added.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, also
condemned the conduct displayed in the video, describing it as a gross
violation of the standards expected from members of the Force.
The statement added, “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP
Olatunji Rilwan Disu psc(+), NPM, 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 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 video which started trending on Saturday showed a police
officer acting erratically.
In the video, a man in police uniform was seen holding and
embracing a bench while rolling on the floor, which attracted the attention of
passersby and residents who gathered at the scene.
Watch the video below:
Police Officer Caught on Video Allegedly Intoxicated by Colorado in Ekiti. 🙆♀️💔 pic.twitter.com/emdPJJ7vof
— L🅰️NRE (@lanrelanredo) May 9, 2026

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