Police authorities have summoned its personnel caught receiving wads of cash gifts from some Chinese Nationals caught in a recent viral video that set social media buzzing.
The Nigeria Police Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi to Vanguardonline, denied knowledge of the embarrassing footage or the incident.
But, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun via a wire message, summoned the officers of the Mobile Police Force (MOPOL 1) who were in Lagos on special duty with the Chinese nationals distributing cash to them when the incident occurred.
The officers are to appear before the IGP via the Force Public Relations Department on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 9 am without fail, according to Sahara Reporters investigation.
The notification is contained in a police wireless message obtained by SaharaReporters dated April 15, 2025, reads: “Order and directives. Professional misconduct x discreditable conduct x eye respectfully convey INGENPOL directive x that you warn x release x Provost 1 PMF Kaduna X to come along with DSP Aliyu Adejembi X and team X to interview INGENPOL X through PRESSFOR X unfailingly x on Wednesday 16/04/2025 X at 0900HRS X eye repeat X on Wednesday 16/04/2025 X at 0900HRS X treat as very important please”.
The IGP had ordered the Provost of 1 Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) in Kaduna and DSP Aliyu Adejembi, along with his team to appear for questioning in connection with the circulation of the video showing them lined up to receive cash handouts from the Chinese businessmen.
TheNewspad reports that the erring offers are to undergo police disciplinary action and risk been demoted.
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