Viral video: Police initiates disciplinary action again officer brandishing rifle in tricycle in Ebonyi

Feb. 24, 2025

The Police Command in Ebonyi has initiated disciplinary action against its personnel caught in a viral video brandishing rifle while operating commercial tricycle business in the state.

SP Joshua Ukandu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki on Monday that the officer identified as Insp. Obeji Ikechukwu is undergoing investigation.

According to Ukandu, the action of the officer violates the ethics and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the police.

“The Command is aware of a video circulating on social media involving a police officer driving a tricycle in an altercation with his passengers, during which he allegedly brandished his rifle.

“We strongly condemned the officer’s actions as they violate the ethics and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Nigeria Police Force.

“The officer involved has been identified, and investigation is underway. Disciplinary actions have already been initiated against him,’’ Ukandu said.

The PPRO reiterated the assurances of the state Commissioner of Police, Mrs Anthonia Uche-Anya to the residents, that the Command has zero tolerance for indiscipline and unprofessional conduct from its officers.

According to him, erring officers will be held accountable for their actions. (NAN)