Nigerian police said two officers seen in a viral video clip escorting a newly elected student union president in Adamawa State would face disciplinary action.
The police made the revelation in a statement published on Facebookon Monday, along with photographs of the operations.
The spokesperson of the Force Headquarters in Abuja, Muyiwa Adejobi, shared the statement on his page.
In it shorten, which had gone viral on Facebook and It is evident that the two were protecting the student leader.
When the car stopped, a man got out and rushed to open the door for the student leader in a manner similar to the “big man” treatment often given to Nigerian politicians.
Meanwhile, a handful of students are seen in the video praising the new student leader, who appeared to be enjoying the show while the two officers stood by his side.
“Their actions were unacceptable and do not represent the values of our Force,” police said of the officers.
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“The agents, assigned to the Jimeta Police Divisional Command, together with their superiors, have been summoned to the Force Headquarters for the corresponding actions.
“It is important to note that they were deployed to maintain peace and security during the convention and electoral process organized by the Adamawa State National Union of Students on September 4 and 5, 2023.
“However, their actions were not in line with the purpose for which they were deployed. Both have been referred to the Force Provost for further disciplinary action. “We are committed to maintaining professionalism and upholding the dignity of the Nigerian Police Force,” the statement added.
