Chinese Seen Giving Policemen Money in Viral Video Apologises, “It’s a Common Tradition”

• A Chinese national that is trending via a video circulating on social media interacting with Nigerian Mobile Police (MOPOL) officers in Kaduna has issued an official statement
• In a statement on Thursday, the Chinese insisted that his intentions were pure and that no bribe was given or solicited
• He tendered a public apology after the Nigeria Police Force condemned the officers' conduct seen in the video, labeling it unethical and contrary to professional standards

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

A Chinese national featured in a widely circulated video showing an interaction with Nigerian Mobile Police (MOPOL) officers in Kaduna has issued an official statement clarifying the incident and offering an apology for the misunderstanding it sparked online.

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In a statement signed by Mr. Jiang on Thursday, April 17, one of the individuals seen in the video, the Chinese delegation strongly denied any wrongdoing, asserting that no money was offered or demanded inappropriately, and no bribe was given to the officers.

The statement said:

“In light of the viral video circulating the social media and news, showing some of our delegates interacting with some Nigerian Mobile Police officers (MOPOL) in Kaduna. We ’d like to take a moment to address the issue amicably. The way and manner the video has been shared and interpreted has led to some serious misunderstandings. So, we want to be very clear:

“No money was given to the officers on any demand or request, there was no bribe, no illegal exchange but on good faith appreciating their professionalism. What you see in the video was a friendly and open interaction — nothing was done in secret and nothing inappropriate happened.

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“It’s a common Chinese tradition, where we come from, to show appreciation or kindness to people who are doing their jobs well — especially when they’ve been helpful or respectful. That was all what it was: a kind gesture, not a payoff or alleged bribe.”

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