Police arrest Spy Officer for political comments in viral video ahead of Edo gubernatorial election

The Nigeria Police Force has responded to a viral video showing an individual in a Spy Police uniform making political statements about the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial election.

The NPF condemned the actions, clarifying that the person is not a regular police officer but a Supernumerary (Spy) Police Officer employed by a private company.

In a statement by the force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Spy Police Officers are trained by the NPF for specific security roles within their workplaces and are not on the NPF payroll.

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“They retain the right to political expression but are prohibited from engaging in political activities while in uniform. The individual in question has been arrested for further investigation.

“The NPF emphasized that his views do not represent the Police Force and urged the public to disregard his statements, reaffirming their commitment to professionalism, neutrality, and the rule of law.

“The individual involved has been arrested for further investigations. 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.