A Nigerian police officer captured in a viral video threatening to kill anyone who attempts to record him while on duty has reportedly been arrested.
The video, which circulated widely on social media on Wednesday, sparked outrage across the country after the officer openly issued violent threats against civilians and fellow officers.
In the footage, the officer identified himself as Newton Isokpehi and claimed he had served in the Nigeria Police Force for 26 years.
Speaking in Pidgin English, Isokpehi warned that he would shoot anyone who tried to film him during police operations. He also threatened any superior officer who authorized the recording of police personnel.
The officer declared that anyone bold enough to approach him with a camera should be ready to face deadly consequences, adding that he would “clear everybody” around him if provoked.
During the video, Isokpehi also expressed frustration over poor welfare conditions within the police force, citing years of hardship and inadequate support. He displayed what he described as gunshot wounds, claiming they were evidence of the sacrifices he and other officers had made in service.
Despite these grievances, his remarks have drawn widespread condemnation, with many Nigerians describing his conduct as dangerous, unprofessional, and symptomatic of deeper problems within the country’s policing system.
Investigations into his identity reportedly uncovered a TikTok account bearing his name, where several videos showed him dressed in police uniform. Although the controversial clip has since been deleted, other videos remain visible on the account.
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As of the time of this report, authorities have yet to confirm whether Isokpehi remains an active member of the Nigeria Police Force. However, reports indicate he has now been taken into custody following public backlash over the video.
The incident has reignited nationwide conversations about police accountability, citizens’ rights to record public officials, and the urgent need for reforms within Nigeria’s security sector.
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