OIL SCOOPING VIDEO: UNIFORMED PERSONNEL NOT MEMBERS OF NIGERIA POLICE FORCE

A recent viral video has sparked controversy, showing uniformed personnel scooping fuel from a tanker wreckage. However, the Nigeria Police Force has come out to clarify that the individuals in the video are not members of the force.

Instead, they are uniformed personnel from a neighboring francophone country, whose camouflage uniforms bear a resemblance to the Nigeria Police's. Furthermore, the captured officers were speaking in French, not a Nigerian language or English.

The Nigeria Police Force has strongly condemned the spread of this disinformation, emphasizing that such actions undermine the integrity of the force and have negative consequences for the nation.

The force remains committed to upholding discipline, professionalism, and dedication to public safety, and urges Nigerians to verify information before sharing it to foster national unity and uphold institutional credibility.

PRESS RELEASE

OIL SCOOPING VIDEO: UNIFORMED PERSONNEL NOT MEMBERS OF NIGERIA POLICE FORCE

The viral video circulating in the media that depicts uniformed personnel in camouflage scooping fuel from the wreckage of an accidented tanker was just released to discredit the Nigeria Police Force. It is essential to clarify that the individuals in the video are not officers of the Nigeria Police Force. They are uniformed personnel from a neighbouring francophone country whose camouflage uniforms bear a resemblance to the Nigeria Police's. The captured officers were speaking in french languages, not a Nigerian language or English.

We strongly condemn the spread of such disinformation and unverified news and contents aimed at tarnishing or discrediting the image of the Nigeria Police Force. Such actions not only undermine the integrity of the force but also have far-reaching negative consequences for the nation and its people.

The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the IGP, remains committed to upholding discipline, professionalism, and dedication to the safety and security of all Nigerians. Acts that compromise the reputation of the force are unequivocally unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We urge all Nigerians to exercise caution and verify information before sharing it, to foster national unity and uphold the credibility of institutions working tirelessly for public safety.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, ABUJA

2ND DECEMBER 2024