The Nigeria Police Force has begun disciplinary proceedings against a police sergeant from Ikole-Ekiti Divisional Police Headquarters following a viral video showing him behaving erratically. The footage, which circulated on social media on Saturday, captured the officer in camouflage uniform holding a bench and rolling on the ground in public. Residents gathered at the scene as the incident unfolded.
Police confirmed the identity of the officer and took him into custody within 24 hours of the video's emergence. In a statement released on Sunday, Force Public Relations Officer Anthony Okon said the conduct seen in the video was "grossly inconsistent" with the standards of the Nigeria Police Force. The Ekiti State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police Falade Adegoroye Michael, initiated immediate action.
The Commissioner has ordered a comprehensive psychological and medical evaluation of the sergeant before formal disciplinary measures begin. According to the police, the assessment is mandatory and intended to determine if underlying health issues contributed to the officer's behaviour. The Force described the move as part of a responsible and thorough process.
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu condemned the officer's actions, calling them a "gross deviation" from expected discipline and professionalism. The Force reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward substance abuse and any conduct that damages public trust or the integrity of the police uniform.
A police sergeant is under investigation for rolling on the ground in public while in uniform, yet the same force that demands psychological evaluation routinely deploys officers without mental health support. The video emerged Saturday, and by Sunday the sergeant was in custody — faster than most suspects in custody get charged. If the police can act this fast on image damage, their response to public complaints may need similar urgency.
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