The Nigeria Police has dismissed three police officers, Inspector Dahiru Shuaibu, Sergeant Abdullahi Badamasi, and Sergeant Isah Danladi who were caught in a viral video on social media over misuse of firearms, abuse of power, gross indiscipline, high-handedness, unprofessional conduct, and wastage of live ammunition in Kano State.
Their dismissal comes after a follow-up orderly room trial of the affected policemen by the Force Provost Marshal, from the Special Protection Unit, SPU, Base 1 Kano.
The trio who were attached to a musician in Kano on escort duties, in the course of their duty on Friday 7th April 2023 at Kahutu Village, Katsina State, repeatedly fired shots from their official firearms into the air despite police policy against firing in the air, standard operating procedure and relevant Force Orders; and disregarding the possible risk to the crowd at the location which included children.
In a statement on Thursday, the Police Public Relation Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed that the act was not only criminal and unprofessional but also embarrassing to the Force and the nation at large.
The Nigeria Police Force hereby warns all officers to ensure they carry out their duties in line with the extant laws to avoid running foul of its provisions and attracting attendant sanctions. Supervising officers have also been tasked to ensure continuous and detailed lectures of their men to ensure they are well acquainted with all necessary standard operating procedures.
