The Nigeria Police Force has issued a strong condemnation regarding the unauthorized use of official uniforms and equipment by social media personality Mr. Martins Otse, commonly known as “VDM,” in a video shared on his platforms.
In a statement from Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the police emphasized their disassociation from this improper representation and announced a comprehensive investigation to trace the origin of the police gear displayed in the video and the authority under which Otse operated.
“It is important to remind the public that the unauthorized use of police uniforms, insignia, or accoutrements constitutes a criminal offense, as stipulated in Section 251 of the Criminal Code Law and Section 133 of the Penal Code Law, and is subject to strict penalties,” Adejobi stated.
While acknowledging the creativity of young Nigerians in the content creation industry, the Nigeria Police Force firmly cautioned against the misuse of police uniforms or symbols. “Unauthorized use of these items undermines the values and integrity of the Force and will not be tolerated,” he added.
