Police detain ad hoc personnel drinking in viral video

The Ogun State Police Command has detained an ad hoc civilian volunteer seen drinking in a viral video, describing the act as a flagrant disregard of ethical values.

Spokesperson for the command, SP Omolola Odutola, who disclosed this in a statement, clarified that the individual, seen drinking from a transparent disposable cup, was not a serving police officer but a volunteer engaged as an informant.

According to her, this could be discerned by an absence of uniform or any official police insignia. She said: “The command would like to address the concerns raised regarding a viral video depicting an individual drinking from a transparent disposable cup. It is important to clarify that the person in the video is not a serving police officer, but a volunteer civilian.

“The individual recorded himself and posted it on social media, acting on his volition, an act frowned at by the command, and in flagrant disregard of ethical values.

“The police frequently provide training for volunteers and ad hoc personnel to serve as informants and assist in activities such as traffic decongestion. These civilian volunteers play a supportive role and are not authorised to perform official law enforcement duties.

“However, appropriate measures have been taken by the command to sanction the said ad hoc volunteer, who has been detained in accordance with established police disciplinary measures.

“The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, extends his warm wishes to all residents of Ogun State for a joyful holiday season, and reiterates that the Police Force remains committed to maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety and well-being of all and sundry in the state.”