Authorities take action against police officers seen in Chinese cash gift video

 

Police authorities in Nigeria say that police officers videoed while receiving cash gifts from a Chinese man and woman would face disciplinary action.  The viral video showed the armed police officers, lined up in two columns, receiving N5,000 cash gifts from the unknown Chinese.

“The force has strongly condemned the conduct exhibited by the police officers in the video, describing it as unprofessional and unethical,” Muyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, said in a statement on Thursday.

He added, “The actions of the officers do not represent the established ethics, standards, and core values of the Nigeria Police Force.

“The force has zero tolerance for such unprofessional behaviour and other forms of misconduct, which undermine public trust and confidence.

“The officers captured in the video have been identified and subjected to disciplinary proceedings.

“The Nigeria Police Force hereby cautions individuals and organizations privileged to the services of Police personnel, particularly as escorts and guards or other specialized services, to desist from any act capable of degrading the integrity of its officers and bringing the Force to disrepute.”