Police Detain Officer Involved in Viral Video of Chief Okoya’s Sons Allegedly Abusing Naira

The Nigeria Police Force has identified and detained one of its officers featured in a viral video involving the alleged abuse of the naira by the sons of Lagos businessman, Chief Razak Okoya. This was confirmed by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) early Friday morning. ...CONTINUE READING>>>

Adejobi stated, “The policeman shown in the viral video, shared by the sons of Chief Okoya, in which they were seen abusing the naira, has been identified and detained for disciplinary action. His involvement in the incident has been condemned as unethical.”

He further emphasized, “We remain committed to upholding the integrity, credibility, and core values of the police force.”

While the police action has received praise from netizens, many also called for the arrest and detention of Chief Okoya’s sons, who allegedly committed the offense.

@ExquisiteDemola said, “What about the Okoya sons that committed the offence? A poor person is in trouble in this country.”

@Jojo_Amandy said, “As always, na soft helpless target. U no carry who chop soup, na who carry plate u go carry. U no even rate us sef…Just free that police guy.”

@Ugochukwu_96 asked, “What now happens to the main person praying the money? Or are they above the law?”

@Chichet_ said, “In this life, have money or you go suffer. The people abusing the money are not punished but the police man standing on his own was punished.”.rewrite this content in a standard way