Police probe Blord’s armed escorts after viral video

The Nigeria Police Force has initiated an investigation into a viral video displaying armed police officers escorting businessman Linus Williams, commonly known as Blord. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, declared the escort "unlawful and illegal" via an official X account post on Wednesday. In response to the footage, CSP Iniedu stated, "Unlawful and illegal.

Investigation has commenced into this incident please. We say #notoimpunity." The video, uploaded by Blord on his Instagram account on Tuesday, captures him arriving at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. Blord is seen wearing a red-and-white striped cap linked to the Kwankwaso political brand and accompanied by armed police officers in camouflage uniforms and tactical gear.

The video also depicts Blord walking with the officers at the airport and other locations, including his business premises. The officers are observed escorting him and opening the vehicle door for him. Blord captioned the video, "Back to base, business as usual. From the airport to a brief stop at BlordGroup Enugu branch, then back to Awka.

Every move has its purpose, and the vision never takes a break. Blord is home!" This incident follows President Bola Tinubu's directive on November 23, 2025, to withdraw police officers attached to Very Important Persons and redeploy them to core policing duties. The move aimed to bolster police presence in communities facing security challenges.