{
  "id": 6425502,
  "title": "Recording police officers demoralizing, allow us concentrate – IGP Disu to Nigerians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/recording-police-officers-demoralizing-allow-us-concentrate-igp-disu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T14:00:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/09/recording-police-officers-demoralizing-allow-us-concentrate-igp-disu-to-nigerians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IGP Tunji Disu has warned Nigerians against recording police officers while on duty, stating that it demoralizes the officers and distracts them from their critical work. The police chief addressed the issue at a press conference in Abuja, referencing a recent Federal High Court ruling in Warri, Delta State. The court ruled that citizens have the constitutional right to record police officers in public spaces, but Disu expressed concern that this newfound freedom has led to officers being distracted and even turned into content for skits on social media. Disu emphasized that police officers are working in dangerous and difficult environments and require their full concentration to carry out their duties safely. He urged citizens to exercise restraint when recording police officers, urging them to respect the officers' work and not turn them into objects of entertainment.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "VIDEO: Stop recording police officers for skits, it’s demoralising, IG tells Nigerians",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/video-stop-recording-police-officers-for-skits-its-demoralising-ig",
        "published": "2026-09-09T15:32:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}