[70561] Storm in Nigeria: Police officer threatens citizens who recorded him and apologizes afterwards

Storm surrounding a Nigerian police officer's threat to citizens

A wave of reactions and public outrage swept social media in Nigeria on May 21, 2026, following video documentation of a police officer threatening lethal violence against citizens who filmed him during his duty. As reported by the edo_tribe channel, the officer was heard explicitly threatening: "Film me and prepare for your own funeral."

Following the distribution of the video, which gained widespread exposure of nearly a million cumulative views, the officer published a public apology. According to Naija_PR, the officer explained his words as an error in judgment and asked to avoid violence, while figures online called on police headquarters to take action regarding him and consider his discharge.

The discourse surrounding the incident, as raised by channels such as ChuksEricE and official_Gegeh, focused on the right of citizens to document law enforcement personnel, alongside criticism of police conduct. While some commenters expressed dissatisfaction with the officer's behavior, there were those who noted that "the duty of the police is to protect the citizens regardless of the circumstances" according to official_Gegeh. The case highlights the growing tension between the public and security forces in the country.