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Nigerians Express Mixed Reactions as Police Detain an Officer Featured in a Viral Video Alongside the Sons of Businessman Rasaq Okoya

January 10, 2025

The Nigerian Police Force has detained an officer who appeared in a viral video holding bundles of naira notes while billionaire Razaq Okoya’s sons sprayed cash at an event.

Police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), criticized the officer’s conduct as unprofessional and pledged disciplinary action.

He emphasized the police’s commitment to maintaining ethical standards and core values.

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The widely circulated video shows the Okoya brothers instructing a police officer to hold bundles of naira, violating Nigeria’s legal tender laws, which prohibit currency abuse.

Nigerians Response

The police’s swift action against the officer in the viral video has sparked criticism on social media, with many accusing the authorities of selective enforcement.

@Proficience_ criticised the move, tweeting, “Useless Nigerian police force. The people wey abuse the naira nko? You arrest accessory but leave the principal offender. Shameless and senseless policing.”

Another user, @_chiefagbabiaka, asked, “How about the sons of Chief Okoya, what will happen to them?”

Echoing public sentiment,

@FaradayEhighalu wrote, “It is God that will punish millionaires in Nigeria, and police will punish the poor. That is the division of labour.”

The incident has reignited discussions about perceived double standards in law enforcement, with many urging equal accountability for everyone involved.