The Police have ordered immediate disciplinary action against ASP Newton Isokpehi, who in a viral video circulating on social media made threatening remarks against members of the public filming police activities.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid in a statement issued Thursday noted that the conduct and utterances exhibited in the video are unacceptable, unprofessional, and inconsistent with the ethics, standards, and code of conduct of the Nigeria Police Force.
He stressed that such actions run contrary to the ongoing reform initiatives of the Force aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, professionalism, and citizen-focused policing.
Placid said: “The Nigeria Police Force has taken cognisance of a viral video circulating on social media involving ASP Newton Isokpehi, in which the officer was seen making threatening remarks against members of the public filming police activities.
“In line with this position, the officer involved has since been identified and summoned to the Anambra State Command Headquarters where immediate disciplinary procedures have commenced.
“The Nigeria Police Force does not tolerate threats, intimidation, abuse of office, or any conduct capable of undermining public trust and confidence in law enforcement institutions.”
Placid reiterated that recording police activities remained a legitimate tool for public accountability and transparency and should not, in itself, attract harassment or intimidation from police personnel while discharging their duties.
He added that a formal statement detailing the outcome of the disciplinary measures taken against the officer will be communicated in due course.