ABUJA, Nigeria — The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called for greater caution and responsibility in the recording and distribution of police-related video content, warning that the malicious manipulation of such materials heavily damages officer morale and distorts public trust.
The police chief issued the warning during an interactive session with members of the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) at the Police Resource Centre in Jabi, Abuja, where he addressed the evolving digital challenges confronting modern law enforcement.
Okay News reports that IGP Disu strongly cautioned against the growing trend of indiscriminate recording during active security operations, as well as the deliberate recycling of old, out-of-context video clips designed to spark community tension. While reaffirming the Force’s commitment to transparency, he stressed that public oversight must be balanced with the high-risk, high-stress realities that officers face daily.
To highlight the severe toll of active duty, the IGP revealed that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command alone lost approximately 140 officers over the past year to violent attacks, accidents, and duty-related incidents. While re-emphasizing a strict zero-tolerance policy for police brutality and official misconduct, Disu maintained that personnel executing lawful duties must be shielded from targeted harassment and media misinformation. He concluded by promising sustained partnership with journalists to ensure accurate, timely, and constructive national security reporting.
