A video making the rounds on social media has shown a police officer drinking from a bottle of Hennessy during a stop-and-check operation.
In the video, the officer is seen drinking from a bottle while interacting with the occupants of a stationary vehicle.
He can be heard calling out figures while one of the occupants presses his phone in what appears to be a financial transaction or solicitation.
Naijaonpoint reports that the action contravenes Section 100(1) of the Nigeria Police Act, 2021.
According to the Act, it is unlawful for a police officer to take alcohol and psychotropic substances while on duty.
“While on duty, a police officer shall not take any intoxicating liquor, psychotropic substances, or stimulants; where he does, he shall be punished in accordance with the police disciplinary procedures,” section 100 (1) of the Act reads.
Reacting to the video via 𝕏, Aliyu Giwa, new media officer of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), said the force is working to identify the police officer in question.
Giwa said, “The force leadership is aware of a viral video that appears to show a Police officer allegedly soliciting financial gratification and drinking from a bottle believed to contain alcohol while interacting with vehicle occupants.
“We are working to identify the officer, determine the location, and clarify the circumstances of the incident.
“The Force assures the public that appropriate action will follow the outcome of the inquiry.”
