Nigerian Police Officer Threatens to Shoot Anyone Filming Him on Duty

A viral video shows a Nigerian police officer identifying himself as Newton Isokpehi warning that he will shoot anyone who dares to record him while on duty. He threatened both citizens and superior officers who permit filming of law enforcement personnel. In the footage posted on his TikTok account, the officer, who claims 26 years of service, rails against perceived disrespect and hardship. He displays what he says are bullet wounds and scars, arguing that officers endure violence and lack welfare support. He also criticizes fellow officers who encourage the public to film their operations, vowing serious consequences for those who do so. Despite acknowledging recent efforts by the Inspector General of Police to pay long-overdue benefits, he remains bitter about the force’s working conditions. The video has sparked outrage online, with many calling for his sanction and a medical evaluation. The police force has yet to issue an official response.

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