The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has cautioned Nigerians aga!nst the irresp⁰nsible recording and circulation of police-related videos and content, ₩arning that the misvse of such materials could dam@ge officers' morale, misl£ad the public, and undermine security operations across the country.
The IGP issved the ₩arning during an interactive session with members of the Cr!me Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) in Abuja, where he reaff!rmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to accountability, transparency, professionalism, and respect for human rights.
Speaking at the event, Disu str3ssed that while public scrvtiny of law enforcement activities remains important, it must be balanced with an understanding of the realities and challenges of modern policing. According to him, police officers operate under diff!cult and often dan+gerous cond!tions in their eff0rts to prot£ct l!ves and property.
He expressed concern over the growing trend of ind!scr!minate recording of officers and the circulation of outdated, man!pulated, or misl£ading videos, describing such actions as h@rmful to public trust, nat!onal security, and community stab!lity.
The police chief noted that policing has become increasingly dem@nding, especially as society continues to evo|ve technologically. He emphasized that officers deserve public support rather than misinf0rmation that could negat!vely aff£ct their perf0rmance and repvtation.
Highlighting the r!sks faced by law enforcement personnel, Disu disclosed that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command l0st about 140 officers last year due to viol£nt att@cks, acc*dents, and other dvty-related inc*dents.
While reiterating the Force’s zero-tol£rance policy on misc⁰nduct, the IGP assured Nigerians that any officer found gu!lty of ₩rongdoing would face appropriate discipl!nary measures.
At the same time, he maintained that officers carrying out lawful duties must be prot£cted from hara$$ment, fa|se accvsations, and misl£ading narratives.
Disu also pledged to maintain strong engagement with the media, describing journalists as vital partners in the f!ght aga!nst insecvrity.
He urged media practitioners to continue promoting accurate, fair, and responsible security reporting in the interest of national peace and stability.
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