The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that citizens have the right to record videos of policemen, while they are on duty.
This was revealed by the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in response to an X user, @Boy_Cyril, who claimed he was extorted by police officers for recording them during a stop-and-search action.
He wrote, “Sir, is it a crime to video during stop and search because I had to pay N10,000 for those officers to give me back my phone after taking it forcefully from me just now.”
In response to his question, Adejobi stated that filming or snapping police officers on duty is not an offence.
“You can video or take pictures of policemen on duty. We have said it severally. There is nothing wrong with that.
“You can take up the case. Send an SMS to me or our email box, [email protected]. You can also talk to your PPRO.
“Every policeman knows that videoing and taking pictures of them on duty is allowed and permitted. Those who attack or harass people for such are just deviants and recalcitrant and unprofessional. Or have you seen any of them telling you he’s not aware?
“They all know. It’s like a case of a criminal who knows committing crimes is criminal and punishable, yet he does it until he’s caught.” Adejobi said.
You can video or take pictures of policemen on duty. We have said it severally. There is nothing wrong with that. You can take up the case. Send an sms to me or to our email box, [email protected]. you can as well talk to your PPRO. Thanks https://t.co/MKmRApRWaS
— Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi (@Princemoye1) December 14, 2023
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