Crackdown Begins! Rogue Officers Face Justice As Police Tackle Unprofessional Conduct

The Nigeria Police Force has identified several officers featured in viral videos displaying unprofessional conduct while on duty and has summoned them for disciplinary proceedings.

In a statement posted Wednesday night on its official account, the Police confirmed that the officers in question are attached to the Zone 5 Zonal Counter-Terrorism Unit (ZCA). They have been summoned to the Force Headquarters in Abuja and are currently facing orderly room trials — the internal disciplinary procedure used within the force.

Additionally, another officer seen in a separate viral video circulated on Monday, May 5, 2025, acting contrary to the Nigeria Police Force’s Standard Operating Procedures, has also been identified. The officer, an Assistant Superintendent of Traffic (AST), has been summoned to Abuja and served a formal query for his unprofessional and inappropriate behavior.

The police emphasized their continued dedication to promoting professionalism and ethical conduct among their ranks.

The statement read:
“Following a viral video published by an online blog on April 26, which exposed the misconduct of certain police officers in Benin City, the Nigeria Police Force swiftly identified the individuals involved and began disciplinary actions. These officers, accused of highhandedness around Airport Road in Benin, have been summoned to the Force Headquarters and are undergoing an orderly room trial in accordance with police regulations.

“Similarly, the AST captured in another video behaving unprofessionally has been summoned and queried as part of internal accountability measures.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to transparency, discipline, and accountability, and will continue to update the public as the disciplinary process progresses.”