Police Arrest Officer Over Threat To Shoot Anyone Recording Him On Duty -

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested the police officer captured in a viral video threatening to shoot anyone who recorded him while on duty, announcing that disciplinary proceedings have commenced against him.

The command identified the officer as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Newton Isokpehi, attached to the Anambra State Command.

The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, Ngozi Ezeabata, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu.

ASP Isokpehi sparked outrage on Wednesday after a video circulating on social media showed him threatening to “clear everybody down,” including bystanders, if anyone attempted to film him while carrying out official duties.

Speaking in Pidgin English and addressing the camera directly, the officer also threatened that any superior officer who approved the filming of policemen would be made to bury the citizens he vowed to kill.

The video quickly spread across X and Instagram before it was later deleted from his TikTok account. He subsequently released another video apologising for his comments, claiming they were made out of frustration.

According to the police command, swift action was taken immediately the video came to its attention.

“Following a prompt review of the video, the Command immediately identified and arrested the officer involved. The officer is an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Newton Isokpehi, serving in the Command.
“In line with the disciplinary standards and ethical code of the Nigeria Police Force, internal disciplinary proceedings have since been activated against the officer,” the statement said.

The command further disclosed that the officer had undergone a drug test as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident.

“As part of the ongoing investigation, the officer has also been subjected to a drug test to aid the Command in establishing all surrounding circumstances and ensuring a thorough and transparent process,” the statement added.

Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu condemned the officer’s conduct, describing it as unacceptable and inconsistent with the standards of the Nigeria Police Force.