Stop Weaponizing Video Clips: IGP Disu Warns Against Social Media Attacks on Police


-By Ruben Mario Brodrick 

​ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has issued a strong warning to Nigerians regarding the indiscriminate recording and sharing of police-related videos on social media. Speaking during an interactive session with the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) at the Police Resource Centre in Abuja, the IGP emphasized that the trend often distorts reality, dampens officer morale, and severely compromises national security operations.

​While reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and human rights, IGP Disu noted that digital recordings should not be weaponized to harass officers on duty.

​The Danger of Recycled and Manipulated Media

​A major concern raised by the police chief is the growing trend of recycling old or manipulated video clips and presenting them as fresh incidents. According to Disu, this deliberate spread of misinformation does nothing but incite public panic and undermine active security strategies.

​"Our officers are operating under intense, round-the-clock pressure to curb crime across the country," Disu stated.


​To highlight the grim reality of modern policing in Nigeria, the IGP revealed a sobering statistic: The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command alone lost approximately 140 officers last year to violent attacks, accidents, and duty-related incidents.

​A Call for Partnership and Professionalism

​Despite these harsh realities, the IGP assured the public that the Force remains dedicated to internal discipline and will continue to sanction any erring personnel who violate professional standards. However, he stressed that legitimate officers must also be protected from targeted online harassment and misinformation.

​Describing the media as an indispensable ally in the fight for public safety, IGP Disu advocated for a more robust partnership between the police and journalists to ensure security reporting remains factual and balanced.

​Media Response

​Responding to the call, Festus Fifen, Chairman of the CCAN, pledged the association’s unwavering commitment to responsible journalism. He emphasized that the media would continue to support national security efforts by prioritizing facts over sensationalism.

​Fifen also urged the police leadership to streamline and improve access to credible information during ongoing security situations, noting that timely updates are the best weapon to kill speculation and fake news.

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