Friday, May 22, 2026 - The Anambra State Police Command have arrested ASP Newton Isokpehi, the police officer seen threatening v!olence in a viral video. The officer had in the video threatened to shoot de@d anyone who dares to film him while he is on duty.
Following the public outcry, the command immediately
identified and arrested the officer.
In line with the disciplinary standards and ethical code of
the Nigeria Police Force, internal disciplinary proceedings have since been
activated against the officer. As part of the ongoing investigation, the
officer has also been subjected to a drug test to aid the Command in
establishing all surrounding circumstances and ensuring a thorough and
transparent process.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye
Orutugu, strongly condemns the conduct displayed by the Officer in the video
and reiterated that the Nigeria Police Force is a disciplined institution that
will not condone misconduct, abuse of office, incitement, or any form of
unprofessional behaviour capable of undermining public trust and confidence.
The Anambra State Police Command assured Nigerians that the
outcome of the disciplinary process will be made public and that any officer
found culpable will face appropriate sanctions in accordance with the law and
police regulations.
Watch the video below :
Police detain officer filmed threatening to shoot anyone who dares film him while he’s on duty pic.twitter.com/W7m2NO62eR
— DAILY POST 🇳🇬 (@dailypost_ng) May 22, 2026
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