Delta Police Officers Arrested After Viral Video of Money Counting in Patrol Van

Delta State police officers seen counting cash in a marked patrol van

Viral Video Shocks Social Media

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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Quick Arrests by Delta Command

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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What This Reveals About Police Trust

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.

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