The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed three of its personnel attached to the Special Protection Unit, SPU, Base 1, Kano for high-handedness, unprofessional conduct, and misuse of firearms.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that a viral video had showed three police escort attached to a famous political singer, Dauda Kahutu-Rarara, shooting into the air in apparent show of force against aggressors of the musician.
Issuing a statement on Thursday, the Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the personnel were dismissed following complaints and findings on video evidence widely circulated on social media.
The statement said: “A follow-up orderly room trial of the affected policemen by the Force Provost Marshal, three officers from the SPU Base 1 Kano have been dismissed for the offences of discreditable conduct to wit misuse of firearms, abuse of power, gross indiscipline, and wastage of live ammunition.
“The trio, Inspr. Dahiru Shuaibu, Sgt. Abdullahi Badamasi, and Sgt. Isah Danladi 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, the officers 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.
“The act was not only criminal and unprofessional but also embarrassing to the Force and the nation at large.
“The Nigeria Police Force hereby warms 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.”
