The Nigeria Police Force has announced that citizens are allowed to record videos and take photos of police officers while they are on duty.
This disclosure was made by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in response to a complaint from a user on X (formerly Twitter). The user claimed that he was extorted N10,000 by some police officers for recording them during a stop-and-search operation. Adejobi emphasized that it is not against the law to capture videos or photos of police officers while they are performing their duties.
The X user, @Boy_Cyril wrote on his handle, “Sir, is it a crime to video during stop and search because I had to pay N10,000 for those officers to give me back my phone after taking it forcefully from me just now.”
According to ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Force, the police have repeatedly stated that there is no issue with Nigerians capturing photos or videos of police officers while they are on duty.
He further stated that anyone who is harassed by a police officer for filming or photographing should report the incident to the appropriate authorities.
He said, “You can video or take pictures of policemen on duty. We have said it severally. There is nothing wrong with that.
“You can take up the case. Send an sms to me or to our email box, Pressforabuja@police.gov.ng. you can as well talk to your PPRO.”
