Victoria Mbangwa
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has detained an officer seen in a viral video holding bundles of N1,000 notes for two sons of Lagos-based billionaire, Chief Razak Okoya-Thomas, as they sprayed themselves with the currency.
The video, which sparked widespread criticism, has been described by the police as an abuse of the nation’s currency and a violation of professional ethics.
In a statement released on its verified Facebook page on Friday, the NPF confirmed the officer’s detention, adding that disciplinary action is underway. However, the statement did not specify any consequences for the Okoya sons, whose actions triggered mixed reactions online.
The statement reads, “The policeman captured in the recent viral video shared by the sons of the lagos businessman, Chief Okoya, where they were abusing the naira, has been identified and detained for disciplinary action.
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“The involvement of the policeman has been condemned, as it’s unethical. We will always strive hard to uphold the sanctity, credibility, and core values of the police. Thanks.”
