Police Summons Three Officers Seen Escorting Adamawa Student Union President [Video]

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has taken action in response to a viral video depicting two officers escorting the president of the Adamawa State University students’ union.

The video, which circulated on social media, showed three armed police officers walking alongside the student union president’s car as fellow students cheered and applauded.

In a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police expressed its disapproval of the officers’ conduct.

Adejobi explained that the officers are attached to the Jimeta command and were deployed to maintain order during the student union’s convention in the state.

He revealed that both the officers involved and their superiors have been summoned to the force headquarters for appropriate measures, adding that they have also been referred for disciplinary actions.

The statement reads, “UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:

“Following a recent incident involving two Constables escorting a Student Union president in Adamawa State, their actions were unacceptable and do not represent the values of our Force.

“The officers, who are attached to Jimeta Divisional Police Command, along with their superiors, have been summoned to the Force Headquarters for appropriate action.

“It’s important to note that they were deployed to maintain peace and security during the convention and electoral process organized by the National Union of Adamawa State Students (NUADSS) on 4th and 5th of September, 2023.

“However their actions were not in line with the purpose for which they were deployed. They have both been referred to the Force Provost for further disciplinary actions.

“We are committed to maintaining professionalism and upholding the dignity of the Nigeria Police Force.”

Watch the video below:

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— Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi (@Princemoye1) September 18, 2023

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