Nigeria Police spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi addresses public outrage over viral photos of bandits flaunting ransom money online. Adejobi defends the police's efforts, emphasizing that all criminals cannot be apprehended at once and urges the public to appreciate ongoing arrests and security operations.
The spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has responded to a viral TikTok video and photos showing suspected bandits flaunting large sums of Naira. The video sparked outrage on social media, with many Nigerians criticizing the police for failing to apprehend the criminals.
In reaction, Adejobi emphasized that while it may not be possible to arrest every criminal simultaneously, the police and armed forces are making continuous efforts to tackle crime. He urged the public to recognize and appreciate the work done by the security forces, highlighting that arrests are made daily across the country.
Addressing the criticisms, Adejobi stated, "We can't apprehend all the criminals at once. At least appreciate us for the ones we have arrested. The armed forces and the police are trying their best."
He further called for collective efforts and individual involvement in addressing insecurity in Nigeria. Adejobi assured that no criminal would go unpunished, stressing the importance of cooperation between the public and security agencies to effectively combat crime.
The video, which showed the bandits posing with money believed to be from ransom payments, has intensified the debate on the effectiveness of Nigeria's security forces in tackling banditry and other forms of crime in the country. The police force continues to face scrutiny over its ability to maintain law and order, especially in light of such blatant displays of criminal activity on social media platforms.
