Newton Isokpehi, a man who claimed to be a police officer, has apologised to Nigerians following a viral video of him threatening to kill any Nigerian who records him while on duty.
In the first video, the police officer warned Nigerians against filming him while on duty. He threatened those who may disregard the warning to be ready to be buried by the police boss who encouraged them to make video recordings of police officers on duty.
He also threatened to shoot dead every passenger in a bus should someone in the vehicle film him while on duty.
He said: “Any day I’m on duty as an officer while holding my rifle, let someone video me. That oga who gave the order that police officers should be filmed, he will do your burial. I will kill anyone who films me on duty.”
Isokpehi claimed that he has spent 26 years in service, while lamenting the poor working conditions in the force.
He said police officers are not cared for in the country, adding that the new administration of Tunji Disu, inspector-general of police, is working to improve the welfare of officers.
After the video went viral, the officer published an apology clip on his Tiktok page.
In the new video, he asked for forgiveness over the threat to kill, adding that he made the comment out of anger and frustration.
He said most people are now abusing the right to film police officers.
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