Gbenro Adesina
The police have arrested one of its personnel, identified as Garba Salisu, whose rifle was reportedly seized by residents to prevent him from shooting carelessly.
The incidence happened on Saturday, November 29 2020 at CBN junction, close to police command headquarters in Abuja and the video clip had since gone viral.
In a statement on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Yusuf Mariam, the policeman has been taken into custody.
The statement read in part:
“Following the viral video of the ‘Drunk Policeman’ at CBN Junction, the FCT Police Command has identified, arrested and taken into custody the Police Inspr shown in the video
“Furthermore, the Commissioner of Police CP. Bala Ciroma has ordered that the Police officer be subjected to psychological and medical evaluation, preparatory to the commencement of disciplinary actions against him.
“In view of the above, the Commissioner of Police wishes to unequivocally state that the behaviour portrayed by the Policeman in the video does not depict the standard discipline of the Nigeria Police Force.
“While urging residents to remain calm, the Command wishes to reiterate its unflinching commitment to the protection of lives and property in the Federal Capital Territory”.
