The Nigeria Police Force has initiated disciplinary action against a sergeant from the Ikole-Ekiti Divisional Police Headquarters after a video of his erratic behavior in Ekiti State went viral.
The footage, which surfaced on Saturday, shows the officer in camouflage uniform rolling on the ground and embracing a bench as a crowd of residents looked on.
In a statement released on Sunday by Force Public Relations Officer Anthony Okon, the police confirmed that the sergeant is now in custody.
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.”
The police revealed that “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.”
Before the formal disciplinary proceedings begin, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Falade Adegoroye Michael, has mandated a clinical review of the officer’s mental and physical state.
“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 explained.
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has also spoken out against the incident, categorizing the officer’s actions as a serious breach of institutional expectations. ,
According to the statement, “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.”
Furthermore, the police emphasized their strict stance on the conduct of their personnel, stating: “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.”
See the viral video below:
