In this interview with EMMANUEL OJO, the Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos, Benjamin Hundeyin, speaks on the measure taken by the police authorities to address the case of a group of policemen caught on camera drinking beer at a relaxation spot while in uniform during the festive season
, the Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos, Benjamin Hundeyin, speaks on the measure taken by the police authorities to address the case of a group of policemen caught on camera drinking beer at a relaxation spot while in uniform during the festive season
Well, it’s left for you people to analyse and decide. That’s the decision that we have taken and if it doesn’t yield any result, we will add another measure to it but that’s what we are doing for now. So, talking about alcohol, it wasn’t because of alcohol that we transferred them. If any of them who takes alcohol, for instance, goes to Somolu, he will still take alcohol; if he goes to Ajangbadi, he will still take alcohol. So, the transfer is not because of that; because if you say you are transferring him because of alcohol, it’s not the solution, definitely not the solution.
You don’t unilaterally give punishment. This is not military tribunal. Even within the police, you’ll still be made to go through what is called orderly room trial. You will still go through trial. There will be an adjudicating officer. Your offence will be read to you and you’ll be asked to defend yourself and tell us why you should not be punished and all of that. So, all of that will be done.
Wait! Are you bringing Owerri issue into this? So, which one is how to celebrate? I don’t understand your context. In some professions, especially as it relates to protection of lives and safety, an officer is required to uphold professional ethics, both on and off duty, because some activities carried out when one is off duty can linger beyond then. What’s the stance of the Nigeria Police Force on the drinking of alcohol?
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