Police Arrest Drunk Inspector

Ganiyat Ganiyu

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a police inspector who was caught on camera drunk.

A viral video had shown that residents seized a rifle from the drunk inspector while reviving him.

His arrest was confirmed in a statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Yusuf Mariam on Sunday.

The statement was titled, ‘Police arrest drunk policeman’ in trending video, subject him to psychological and medical evaluation’.

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The statement read, “Following the viral video of the ‘Drunk Policeman’ at CBN Junction, the FCT Police Command has identified, arrested, and taken into custody the Police Inspector 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.”