The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Saturday faults the unauthorised use of official uniforms and accoutrements by an online personality Martins Otse, popularly known as “VDM,” in a video posted on his social media platforms.
The Force disassociates itself from the unauthorised portrayal and launched investigation to determine the source of the Police gear used, as well as the authority under which he acted.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi: “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.
“While the Nigeria Police Force recognizes and supports the creativity of young Nigerians in the content creation space, we strongly caution 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”.
