The FCT Police Command has arrested an Inspector of Police captured drunk in a viral video making the rounds.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mariam Yusuf, in press statement Sunday in Abuja, said: “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 in charge of the FCT, 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.”
The spokesperson further stated that, “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.”
She said while urging residents to remain calm, the Command wishes to reiterate its unflinching commitment to the protection of lives and property in the territory.
