The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the unauthorized use of official uniforms and accoutrements allegedly by an online personality, Mr. Martins Otse, popularly known as “VDM,” in a video posted on his social media platforms.
The Force, in a statement shared on its official X account on Saturday, promised to launch “a full investigation to determine the source of the Police gear used, as well as the authority under which he acted.”
Continuing, the statement noted that unauthorised of official Police uniforms, insignia, or accoutrements “constitutes a criminal offense, as stipulated in Section 251 of the Criminal Code Law and Section 133 of the Penal Code Law, and is subject to strict penalties.
“While the Nigeria Police Force recognizes and supports the creativity of young Nigerians in the content creation space, we strongly caution against the misuse of Police uniforms or symbols. Unauthorized use of these items undermines the values and integrity of the Force and will not be tolerated.”
