The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has initiated a formal investigation following a viral video circulating on social media, in which a man alleges harassment by police officers.
In a statement issued Friday, the spokesperson for the FCT Police, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed that preliminary investigations show the incident occurred on June 4, 2025, at about 1:00 PM.
According to Adeh, the incident took place near the Chikakore Bridge along FO1FO1, Chikakore Road, an area currently under close watch due to security concerns.
A surveillance team from the Kubwa Area Command, while on a routine patrol, noticed a vehicle that had been parked in a suspicious manner for over 20 minutes.
“While attempting to question them to ascertain their identity and business there, one of the individuals reacted aggressively, questioning the officers’ presence and accusing them of harassment,” Adeh explained.
She added that the situation escalated when the individual attracted the attention of passersby in an apparent attempt to draw public focus to the encounter.
In response to the video gaining traction online and in a bid to ensure transparency, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, has summoned the officers involved for questioning.
“The FCT Police remains firmly committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and respectful engagement with the public,” Adeh stated.
She emphasized that internal administrative procedures are already underway and urged the individuals seen in the video to come forward and make official statements that could help clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Adeh concluded by encouraging members of the public who have relevant information to contact the command’s Public Relations Officer directly at 07038979348.
