- By Femi Alabi
Police Force Public Relation Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi has said that the dissemination of defamatory content against officers of the Nigeria Police serves no constructive purpose but will rather undermine and frustrate the morale of hardworking officers who risk their lives daily to provide security and maintain law and order in the society.
Adejobi on his official X handle reacting to a post by an X account user who uploaded a video ranking the NPF as the most corrupt Police Force in the world condemned the acceptance and circulation of such misleading content without proper scrutiny of its source and credibility.
He said, ” I have recently been tagged to a post by an X account user who uploaded a video ranking the NPF as the most corrupt Police Force in the world, the questions here are: on what/whose authority was such a ranking made and what organization conducted it?
“Furthermore, disturbingly, the basis for this ranking appears to be rooted in outdated parameters, notably focusing on the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
“It is important to highlight that SARS was disbanded in 2020, and using it as the sole criteria for evaluating police practices several years later is both unfair and unjust.
“While it is acknowledged that no organization is flawless, the Nigeria Police Force has been steadfast in its commitment to self-cleansing and self-policing. Instances exist where errant officers have been disciplined, demoted, dismissed, and even prosecuted for professional misconduct (we have receipts).
“Our dedication to transparency and accountability far exceeds that of many other organizations (go and verify).
“The dissemination of such defamatory content serves no constructive purpose and only serves to undermine and frustrate the morale of hardworking officers who risk their lives daily to maintain law and order and provide security in our beloved country.
“Therefore, I urge everyone to refrain from spreading unfounded allegations and instead support our efforts aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and integrity of the Nigeria Police Force. Report Police misconducts and unsatisfying encounters on any of our complaints channels”. He emphasized.