Recording police officers demoralizing, allow us concentrate – IGP Disu to Nigerians
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Tunji Disu, has cautioned Nigerians against recording policemen and turning them into skit makers while on duty, stressing that the act is demoralizing. Disu said police officers need to concentrate and carry out their duties and not be distracted with video recordings from Nigerians. Addressing a press conference in […] Recording police officers…
Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has expressed concern over citizens recording police officers with their phones, saying the trend is "very, very demoralising" for members of the force. According to Punch Nigeria, Disu made the comments during a meeting in Abuja.
Daily Post Nigeria reports that Disu cautioned Nigerians against recording policemen and turning them into skit makers while on duty, stressing that the act is demoralizing and distracts officers from their duties.
A Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, had ruled on March 17, 2026, that Nigerians have the constitutional right to record police officers performing public duties in public spaces, as per Daily Post Nigeria. Disu questioned whether citizens could similarly record people in their offices or in court, citing concerns about the practice.
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