Police identify officer in viral video insulting NDC presidential candidate, saying ‘Igbos can never be president’

The Lagos State Police Command has identified and arrested its officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, and Igbos while travelling on public transport.

The officer has been identified as Insp. Osumah Frank.

Frank was filmed saying that Peter Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today, September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola, said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with the established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the remarks made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated that all personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times.

He further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with the responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, adding that the command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.