The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has summoned the Provost of the 1 Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) in Kaduna, along with DSP Aliyu Adejembi and his team, after a video emerged showing them collecting money from a group of Chinese nationals.
The footage, which has gone viral and drawn significant public criticism, shows members of the MOPOL unit visibly lining up to receive what appeared to be cash handouts from the Chinese individuals.
“A video obtained by SaharaReporters captures members of the unit visibly queuing to collect money from the Chinese individuals, a scene that has sparked public outrage and raised concerns over police conduct,” SaharaReporters noted.
DAILY GAZETTE reports that the MOPOL 1 officers involved were deployed to Lagos on a special duty assignment with the Chinese businesspeople when the incident took place.
The Nigeria Police Force has not yet released an official statement detailing possible disciplinary actions or clarifying the context of the incident.
However, the IG’s prompt move to summon the officers indicates the seriousness with which the police leadership is treating the matter.
