US EditionFCT: Police redeploys DPO over video of alleged assault
The Ushafa DPO was redeployed after slapping a young man, violating expected police discipline, with the incident under investigation, police said.
- On Thursday, Commissioner of Police Miller Dantawaye ordered the immediate redeployment of the Ushafa Divisional Police Officer, SP Josephine Adeh announced in Abuja.
- After a widely shared clip on X, circulation of the footage showing the police commissioner prompted an investigation, according to authorities.
- Police spokespeople said administrative disciplinary steps are being taken during the investigation, and the CP reminded all DPOs and their subordinates to remain professional and law‑abiding.
- The CP condemned the officer involved's actions as falling short of discipline, civility and professionalism standards and warned sanctions for misconduct will be severe.
- The command appealed for mutual respect to support community policing and public safety, urging residents of the Federal Capital Territory to report suspicious activity to emergency numbers 08061581938, 08032003913, 08107314192.
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FCT: Police redeploys DPO over video of alleged assault
The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Miller Dantawaye, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in Ushafa. This was contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, on Thursday in Abuja. “This decision follows the circulation of a video on X (formerly Twitter) depicting the DPO slapping a young man on Wednesday. “The CP stron…
Police Redeploy DPO After Viral Video Shows Him Slapping Man
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The federal capital territory (FCT) police command has redeployed the divisional police officer (DPO) of Ushafa division following a viral video showing him slapping a young man. In the video, which went viral X on Tuesday, the officer was seen slapping the unidentified victim, before coercing him into a patrol van. According […] The post Police Redeploy DPO After Viral Video Shows Him Slapping Man first appeared on African …
FCT Police Commissioner Redeploys Ushafa DPO Over Viral Assault Video
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ushafa Division following a viral video showing him slapping a young man. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, sparked widespread outrage on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), prompting swift action from the FCT Police Command.
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