CP summons 3 officers as police probe Abuja viral harassment video

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has initiated an investigation into a viral social media video that appears to show officers engaging in the harassment of a civilian.

This development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh.

According to Adeh, the individual seen in the footage — who remains unidentified — claimed he was harassed by operatives attached to the FCT Command.

Preliminary findings indicate that the encounter occurred on June 4 around 1:00 p.m.

The officers involved were part of a surveillance unit from the Kubwa Area Command conducting a routine patrol near Chikakore Bridge at the time of the incident.

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Adeh noted that the officers approached a vehicle that had been stationary for over 20 minutes along the FO1–Chikakore Road, raising suspicions given ongoing security concerns in the area.

“Due to heightened security concerns, the area was under active surveillance at the time,” she said.

She added that upon engaging the occupants — two men — the officers began questioning them, at which point one of the individuals reportedly became confrontational.

“One of the men, she said, reacted aggressively, challenged the officers’ presence, and accused them of harassment.

“He also attracted the attention of passers-by, seemingly trying to escalate the situation,” Adeh stated.

In response to the circulating video and in a move to ensure transparency, the FCT Commissioner of Police has summoned the officers involved in the incident.

“In light of the video and to ensure transparency, the Commissioner of Police has summoned the officers involved,” Adeh said.

She also disclosed that internal processes have commenced to review the incident further.

“The individuals in the video are urged to come forward and provide official statements to assist the investigation,” she added.