The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has condemned a video circulating on social media showing an individual in a Spy Police uniform making political comments about the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections.
In a press release on Wednesday, signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, the NPF clarified that the individual is not a regular officer but a Supernumerary (Spy) Police Officer employed by a private company.
The NPF stated that Supernumerary Police Officers are not on the payroll of the force and do not swear to the oath of allegiance like regular police officers, but frowned at the individual wearing his official SPY uniform and engaging in political activities.
The individual has been arrested for further investigations, and the NPF reassured the public that his political comments do not reflect the views of the force.
“We reiterate that his political comments do not reflect the views of the Nigeria Police, and the public is urged to disregard any such statements and trust in our continued commitment to professionalism, neutrality, and the rule of law,” Adejobi said.
