Police React As Video Showing Uniformed Men Scooping Fuel from Crashed Tanker Goes Viral

• The Nigeria Police Force has rejected the claims linking its officers to a viral video showing uniformed personnel scooping fuel from a fallen tanker
• The police clarified that the individuals in the video are not officers of the Nigeria Police Force but from neighbouring county
• The Force PRO Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Monday, urged citizens to verify information before sharing it to prevent the spread of misinformation and promote national unity

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reacted to a viral video allegedly showing uniformed personnel scooping fuel from the wreckage of an overturned tanker.

The Force insisted that the individuals in the video are not members of the Nigeria Police Force but uniformed personnel from a neighboring Francophone country whose camouflage uniforms resemble those of the NPF.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, clarified this in a statement released on the Force's X page on Monday, December 2.

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Adejobi stated that the officers in the video were reportedly speaking French, not English or any Nigerian language, further confirming that they are not affiliated with the NPF.

The statement strongly condemned the circulation of unverified content designed to tarnish the image of the police.

“Such actions not only undermine the integrity of the force but also have far-reaching negative consequences for the nation and its people,” ACP Adejobi stated.

Speaking further, Adejobi reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, to discipline, professionalism, and ensuring the safety and security of all Nigerians.

“Acts that compromise the force’s reputation are deemed unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

“We urge all Nigerians to exercise caution and verify information before sharing it, to foster national unity and uphold the credibility of institutions working tirelessly for public safety.”

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Atiku reacts as tanker falls, residents scoop fuel

In a related development, Legit.ng reported that a video showing Nigerians rushing to scoop fuel from a fallen tanker in Cross Rivers state has generated reactions in the polity.

Reacting, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said he understand the current hardship in the land but cautioned Nigerians, considering the recent explosion that rocked Jigawa state.

This unfortunate incident comes barely a week after about 180 people died from a similar incident in Jigawa state.

Source: Legit.ng