The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has dismissed claims linking its officers to a viral video showing uniformed personnel scooping fuel from a crashed tanker.
In a press statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF clarified that the individuals in the footage were not policemen but uniformed personnel from a neighbouring francophone country.
The NPF condemned the spread of “disinformation and unverified content” that it said undermines the integrity of the force.
Adejobi emphasised that the Nigeria Police, under the Inspector-General of Police, remains steadfast in maintaining discipline, professionalism, and dedication to public safety.
The NPF urged Nigerians to verify the information before sharing it and called for caution to preserve national unity and uphold the credibility of institutions working for public safety.
