18/06/2026
My dear people, donβt be deceived. Videoing the police or any law enforcement agent is your right, provided it is done within the ambit of the law.
One thing I have come to realize in my years of activism is that whenever directives are issued to checkmate the excesses of some police officers, or to reduce and prevent the extortion of law-abiding citizens, many officers act as if such directives were never given.
For example, the enforcement of the E-CMR was suspended in 2024, yet I still receive reports of police officers demanding it and using it as a tool to extort uninformed citizens.
However, when a directive is issued that gives room for stricter enforcement, you see immediate and full compliance. Take for instance the recent directive by the IGP to impound vehicles without number plates. The speed and enthusiasm with which some officers have embraced it is remarkable.
My position remains simple: NIGERIA MUST WORK IN MY TIME.
Law enforcement agents must, and I repeat MUST, operate within the ambit of the law. We will not hesitate to expose any officer who acts contrary to the ethics, rules, and responsibilities of his office.
Nobody is above the law, and accountability must apply to everyone.
π COMR Deo
Israel Joe
Nigeria Police Force
Delta State Command