- Safiu Kehinde
The Nigerian Police Force has identified and began probe of officers captured in viral videos assaulting motorists in Benin State and Abuja.
This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force’s spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to the statement, the Force had in reaction to one of the viral videos, showing a team of officers along Airport road, Benin city, Edo state, assaulting motorists, identified the officers and initiated disciplinary measures.
As captured in the video shared on social media on the 26th of April, one of the officers identified as personnel attached to the Zone 5 Zonal Counter-Terrorism Unit (ZCA), seized a driver’s phone while verbally assaulting the video recorder when challenged over the seizure of the phone.
While the Police confirmed that the officers involved have been summoned to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they are currently undergoing orderly room trial, it also confirmed the summon of an Assistant Superintendent of Traffic (AST) who was captured in video on Monday physically assaulting a driver in his car.
The Force disclosed that he has been issued a query while reiterating its commitment to transparency and accountability.
The statement read in part; “Following a viral video posted by an online blog on April 26th showing the unprofessional conduct of certain police officers in Benin City, the Nigeria Police Force has promptly identified the officers involved and initiated disciplinary measures.
“In response to multiple complaints of highhandedness by some operatives around Airport Road, Benin, the officers involved have been identified as personnel attached to the Zone 5 Zonal Counter-Terrorism Unit (ZCA). They have been summoned to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, since two days ago, and are currently undergoing orderly room trial — the appropriate disciplinary procedure under police regulations has.
“Similarly, an Assistant Superintendent of Traffic (AST) who was captured in video that went viral on Monday, 5th May, 2025, behaving in a manner inconsistent with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Nigeria Police Force has been identified and summoned to the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
“As part of the ongoing administrative process, he has been officially issued a query to address his unprofessional and uncivil conduct.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to transparency and accountability, and the general public will be kept informed as the disciplinary process unfolds.
“We appreciate citizens for speaking up and reinforcing the professional standards expected of our officers. Your voice is vital in helping us serve you better.”