Recording police officers demoralising, 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 […] The post Recording police officers…
Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, has warned Nigerians against recording police officers while they are on duty, stating that such actions demoralize the police force. Disu emphasized that officers require undivided attention to carry out their responsibilities effectively. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, he referenced a recent Federal High Court ruling in Warri, Delta State, which affirmed citizens' constitutional right to record police officers in public spaces.
The landmark decision, made on March 17, 2026, in case number FHC/WR/CS/87/2025, ruled that any form of arrest, harassment, intimidation, or seizure of recording devices solely for capturing police activities contravenes Section 39 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of expression. However, Disu cautioned, "Can we come to your offices and record you?
Can we record even in the court?" He explained that the police recently reviewed their procedures after citizens began using their phones to record officers in various locations, which could be embarrassing for the officers. While citizens have the right to record police actions in public, Disu urged them to exercise restraint and not transform the police officers into content for their skits or other forms of entertainment.
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