Nigeria: Police Commence Disciplinary Action Against Officer Who Threatened to Kill Anyone Filming Him
The officer apologized and faces disciplinary action after the force said the viral video violated police regulations and public trust.
- On Thursday, police in Anambra State arrested Assistant Superintendent of Police Newton Isokpehi after a viral TikTok video showed him threatening to kill anyone who records him while on duty.
- The viral video sparked widespread outrage showing armed Isokpehi warning citizens against filming police operations; he later apologized for the comments, citing personal struggles and operational frustration.
- A March 2026 Federal High Court ruling in Delta State explicitly protects Nigerians' constitutional right to film police officers performing public duties, emphasizing that such recordings promote accountability.
- Anambra State Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu condemned the conduct as unbecoming, while internal disciplinary proceedings and drug testing have commenced against the officer.
- The Nigeria Police Force cautioned officers to remain professional while discharging duties and appreciated civil society groups for providing information that improves accountability within the system.
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Police arrest officer who vowed to kill anyone filming him
"The officer has been subjected to a drug test to aid the Command in establishing all surrounding circumstances and ensuring a thorough and transparent process,” the police said. The post Police arrest officer who vowed to kill anyone filming him appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
I will clear everybody down — ASP threatens to shoot Nigerians videoing police officers
An Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Newton Isokpehi, has come under criticism after a now-deleted TikTok video surfaced online showing him threatening Nigerians who record police officers while on duty. In the viral clip cited by DAILY POST, the officer warned that he would shoot anyone caught filming him during operations. He said, “Any day I’m on duty as a Nigerian police officer, let anyone record me. That person will provide the offic…
‘I was angry’ — Police officer who threatened Nigerians over filming begs for forgiveness
By Enitan Abdultawab Newton Isokpehi, the police officer who sparked outrage online after threatening to shoot anyone caught filming him while on duty, has apologised to Nigerians, saying his comments were made out of frustration. In a video posted on his TikTok page on Thursday, the officer addressed the controversy generated by his earlier remarks and pleaded for forgiveness from the public and rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who had share…
Anambra Police Arrest Officer Who Threatened To Shoot Anyone Recording Him
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) who appeared in a viral video threatening to shoot anyone who attempted to record him while on duty. The officer, identified as ASP Newton Isokpehi and attached to the state command, is also facing internal disciplinary proceedings following the incident. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Deputy Commissioner of Polic…
Nigeria Police Condemns Officer’s Threats in Viral Video
The Nigeria Police Force NPF has described the threats issued by ASP Newton Isokpehi in a viral video as unprofessional, unacceptable and inconsistent with the ethics, standards, and code of conduct of the Nigeria Police Force. This was contained in a media release signed by the Force Public Relations officer ACP Anthony Placid. It states that the NPF has taken cognisance of a viral video circulating on social media involving ASP Newton Isokpehi…
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