The Nigeria Police Force has initiated an official investigation following the circulation of a viral video showing Nollywood actress Angela Okorie jogging while flanked by armed police officers.
In a statement issued on Wednesday via the Force’s verified X (formerly Twitter) account, the police expressed deep concern over the incident. The statement, signed by Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, condemned the conduct as a breach of the Force's code of conduct and professionalism.
According to Adejobi, the behavior of the officers seen in the footage does not reflect the discipline, responsibility, or decorum expected of members of the Nigeria Police Force, regardless of the context in which the video was recorded.
“The Nigeria Police Force strongly frowns upon the conduct of the armed officers captured in a viral video trailing actress Angela Okorie while she jogged. Such an act is clearly at odds with the expected standards of discipline and professional behavior demanded from our personnel,” the statement read.
The footage, which has sparked widespread backlash on social media, appears to have been recorded on or around a movie set. However, the police emphasized that this does not justify the apparent misuse of armed officers for non-official and potentially frivolous duties.
In response to the growing public outcry, the Force confirmed that it has commenced internal procedures to identify the officers involved and to establish the exact context in which the video was filmed.
“Necessary administrative processes are underway to uncover the identities of the officers featured in the clip and to ascertain the precise circumstances surrounding the event,” Adejobi added. “Disciplinary measures will be applied accordingly, based on the findings of the ongoing review.”
As of the time of this report, Angela Okorie has not issued any public statement regarding the controversy or the involvement of armed personnel during her jogging session.
The development has reignited debates around the misuse of state security agents for personal errands or as symbols of status, a trend that many Nigerians believe undermines the integrity of the nation’s security institutions.
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