Adejobi described the action as unprofessional, insisting that it is illegal for operatives on routine patrol to inspect citizens’ phones.
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has appealed to Nigerians to expose its operatives engaging in illegal stop and search of citizens’ phones.
Recall that the Force had banned its operatives from illegal phone searches.
Despite the ban and strict warning from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, many police officers continued to routinely check the citizens’ mobile phones.
An X user, Silva Nimi, in a post shared online on Tuesday, questioned Adejobi on why police officers keep checking the citizens’ phones.
The post read, “Bro, why are your men after young boys in the street. What did we do wrong ?What did they keep in our phones “ that they want to check and search for all the time?”
In response, Adejobi described the action as unprofessional, insisting that it is illegal for operatives on routine patrol to inspect citizens’ phones.
He said they have many experiences but it is disheartening that many victims are undermining the force efforts to punish the culprits.
He said, “Let’s have at least a scapegoat. Searching phones on the road, or without being an exhibit in a case, is not allowed and unprofessional. Recalcitrant officers won’t allow us rest, but we need to expose them.
“However, many victims of this act only come on X or online to raise issues when they have failed to cooperate with the authority to deal with their cases. They betray us, compromise, and encourage the men to dwell in such with impunity.
“We have various experiences, and it’s disheartening that the victims even beg us to pardon the men for reasons known to them. For those who have done so in my office, know I turn down their pleas. Let’s take the bull by the horn and expose the bad ones. Thanks.”
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER NOW
Support MATAZ ARISING’ journalism of integrity and credibility.
Good journalism ensure the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy, and a transparent government.
We ask you to consider making a modest support to this noble endeavour.
TEXT AD: To advertise here – Email ad@matazarising.com
LATEST POSTS
-
Tinubu’s 90-day relief plan a scam to bait voters — ADC campaign
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas By Luminous Jannamike The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council has accused President Bola Tinubu of using his 90-day cost-of-living relief plan to bait voters ahead of the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the programme’s deadline falls after Nigerians would have voted. Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC…
-
90-Day Action Plan To Ease Cost Of Living For Nigerians
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas .Reviews Ebola response, tasks states on preparedness The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday Rose from its monthly meeting and endorsed a 90-day economic action plan proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance to consolidate gains from President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. The plan focuses on reducing the cost of living, improving…
-
He Started It, Came To My Site To Castigate Me’ — Umahi Blows Hot At Peter Obi
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has accused Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), of initiating their confrontation over the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Umahi said he did not attack the former Anambra State governor but was responding to criticism Obi allegedly directed at him during a visit…
