The pattern of disinformation wherein old videos are circulated as if they are recent has again come to the fore. This time around, the target of the disinformation is the Nigeria Police Force, which has debunked a viral video circulating on social media platforms. The video depicts a street fight between two police officers. The police has clarified that the video is of an old incident that occurred in 2020. In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, obtained by the Explainer, the police identified the officers involved as “F/NO. 491112 Cpl Ozimaede Aidonojie and F/NO. 516384 PC Salubi Stephen, both of whom served at the Ebele Divisional Police Headquarters in Edo State.”
The statement read, “Upon thorough examination of the video in question, it has been confirmed that this regrettable incident occurred in the year 2020.
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“The behavior displayed by the officers during this altercation, witnessed by members of the public who had to intervene to separate them, is completely unacceptable and unbecoming of officers entrusted with upholding law and order.
“Both Cpl Ozimaede Aidonojie and PC Salubi Stephen were dismissed from the Force,” the statement declared. “Their dismissal was officially communicated through a Police wireless signal with reference number CH 6450/EDS/PROV/VOL.3/188, dated April 24, 2020.” ACP Adejobi reiterated the Force’s commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity among its personnel.
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“The Nigeria Police Force wishes to reiterate its condemnation of such acts in the strongest terms, while assuring resolute commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity among its personnel,” he stated.
“Members of the public are encouraged to continue to partner with the Force, as partnership is key to promoting accountability and transparency in the Force, as well as enhancing a safe and secure environment for all,” ACP Adejobi added.
