The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has cautioned Nigerians against the indiscriminate recording and circulation of police-related videos, warning that misuse of such content could negatively affect police morale and compromise security operations across the country.
Speaking during an interactive session with members of the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria in Abuja, the IGP stressed that while the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to accountability, transparency, and professionalism, public scrutiny must be balanced with operational realities faced by officers working under difficult conditions.
Disu expressed concern over the growing trend of recording police officers during routine and sensitive operations, warning that such actions, if misused, could discourage personnel confronting security challenges nationwide. He also condemned the circulation of old and misleading videos presented as recent incidents, saying such content fuels misinformation and unnecessary panic.
According to the Police boss, officers now operate under intense pressure and extended working hours due to the country’s security situation, revealing that the FCT Police Command lost about 140 officers last year through violent attacks, accidents, and other duty-related incidents.
The IGP reaffirmed the Force’s zero-tolerance stance against misconduct and assured Nigerians that erring officers would continue to face disciplinary action while calling for stronger collaboration between the media and police to promote responsible reporting and counter misinformation.
