The Nigerian Police Force said it has commenced an investigation to ascertain the authenticity of the video showing some persons in Police uniform allegedly captured with a POS machine and demanding ATM card from a member of the public.
The police authorities disclosed this in a statement released on Friday.
In the statement, it was stated that the Inspector General of Police condemned all acts of corruption and committed to ensuring any officer found guilty face the wrath of the law.
The statement reads: “The Nigerian Police Force has commenced investigations to unravel the authenticity of the video, location of incident and identity of persons captured in the viral video where some persons in Police uniform were captured, allegedly with POS machine and demanding ATM card from a member of the public.”
“The IGP condemns all acts of corruption by Public Servants, particularly Police officers and is committed to bringing to book any officer found wanting in this regard.”
The police, however, urged members of the public to send relevant information that could assist Police investigators to pressforabuja@police.gov.ng or kindly DM @policeNG.
