Police IGP Disu Warns Nigerians Against Indiscriminate Recording of Police Officers for Content Creation
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has cautioned Nigerians against the indiscriminate recording and circulation of videos involving police officers, particularly footage captured during official duties for content creation purposes.
Speaking during an interactive session with members of the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) in Abuja, the IGP expressed concern that the trend could undermine officers’ morale, distort public perception, and negatively affect ongoing security operations.
He also condemned the circulation of outdated or misleading videos being portrayed as recent incidents, warning that such content fuels misinformation and public panic.
According to him, “members of the public should not distract police attention with all these video clips. We are trying our best to address the genuine ones, but what is happening now is that people are coming up with old video clips that happened a very long time ago. This is not acceptable”.
While reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to accountability, transparency, professionalism and respect for human rights, Disu stressed the need to balance public scrutiny with operational realities and the welfare of officers.
According to him, “Police personnel continue to make significant sacrifices in the discharge of their constitutional duties and deserve public understanding and support. Yes, accountability is important, and we remain committed to transparency.
“However, recordings and public engagements involving police officers must be done responsibly and should not be used to har@ss officers or undermine operational effectiveness.”
The IGP further noted that officers operate under challenging conditions and should not be discouraged by actions that could affect their morale.
According to him, “Police officers operate under extremely challenging conditions, often risking their lives to protect citizens and maintain public safety. It is important that public conduct and media coverage do not discourage officers who are committed to doing the right thing.”
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