JUST-IN: Police Arrest Supernumerary Officer, Dissociates Self From His Political Comments Over Edo Guber

The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested the individual dressed in a Spy Police uniform seen in a recent video making political comments regarding the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections.…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶...CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>

A statement issued by the Force Spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the police strongly condemns his act, clarifying that the individual is not a regular officer of the force, but a Supernumerary (Spy) Police Officer employed by a private company.

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“Supernumerary Police Officers are private individuals trained by the Nigeria Police for specific security functions, primarily within their place of employment,” ACP Adejobi noted.

“They are not on the payroll of the NPF and do not swear to the oath of allegiance like sworn regular police officers, thus they have the right to belong to any political party of their choice and freedom of expression. In this extant case, the Police frowns at the wearing of his official SPY uniform and engaging in political activities.”

According to him, the individual involved has been arrested for further investigations.

The Force image maker further reiterated that his political comments do not reflect the views of the Nigeria Police, and urged the to disregard any such statements and to “trust in our continued commitment to professionalism, neutrality, and the rule of law.”…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶