A disturbing video surfaced on social media showing Delta State police officers counting bundles of Nigerian naira notes inside a marked patrol van labeled “Area Command, Asaba.” The footage sparked widespread outrage and raised immediate concerns about corruption within the police force.
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Delta State Police Command, through its spokesperson SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the authenticity of the video. Edafe stated via X (formerly Twitter) that the command has launched an investigation into the incident and assured the public that details would be made available soon.
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Within hours, the Delta State Police took proactive steps by arresting the officers seen in the video—signaling that the command is taking the matter seriously.
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This incident isn’t isolated. Nigerian police have faced ongoing criticism over accountability issues, especially regarding unchecked bribe collection, arbitrary arrests, and privacy officiations. These systemic weaknesses contribute to a fragile civil trust in law enforcement.
How it played out in Delta underscores broader concerns: when transparency fades, every uniformed officer’s intrusion intensifies public alarm.