The Nigeria Police Force has condemned a video evidencing political comment by an individual dressed in a Spy Police uniform regarding the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections, which has been circulating on social media platforms

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a press statement clarified that the individual is not a regular officer of the Nigeria Police Force, but a Supernumerary (Spy) Police Officer employed by a private company.

He explained that Supernumerary Police Officers are private individuals trained by the Nigeria Police for specific security functions, primarily within their place of employment.

According to him, they are not on the payroll of the NPF and do not swear to the oath of allegiance like sworn regular police officers adding that, they have the right to belong to any political party of their choice and freedom of expression.

Adejobi said the individual involved has been arrested for further investigations and therefore, reiterated that his political comments do not reflect the views of the Nigeria Police.

The public urged members of the public to disregard any such statements and trust in its continued commitment to professionalism, neutrality, and the rule of law.