Stop Making Inciting Statements – DeeOne Tells IGP Disu Over Recording Policemen

Nigerian comedian DeeOne has advised the Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, to stop making statements that could trigger protests or unrest in the country.

DeeOne made the call on Thursday while reacting to reports that Disu had cautioned Nigerians against recording police officers while they are on duty.

The IGP had urged Nigerians to exercise restraint when recording police officers, saying the practice could demoralise officers and distract them from carrying out their duties.

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Reacting, DeeOne warned that such statements could encourage some police officers to intimidate Nigerians on the road.

Speaking in a viral Instagram video, he said Nigerians could witness another #EndSARS protest if issues concerning police conduct and citizens’ rights were not properly handled.

“Very soon, there might be another #End SARS protest in Nigeria. Do you know that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Disu made a careless statement yesterday. Saying that citizens should not record police. He says they should allow police to do their job.

“I beg, which kind country we dey run? Don’t forget that what even started End SARS in the first place was viral videos of police victimising citizens,” DeeOne said.

The comedian argued that Nigerians should be allowed to record police officers in public places for their own safety, adding that police officers should have body cameras to document their activities.

He also shared an experience at a police station where he claimed an officer was intoxicated while on duty, questioning what could happen if such an officer was carrying a gun on the road.

DeeOne urged the IGP to focus on building trust, harmony and cooperation between the police and citizens instead of making statements that could create tension.

“That’s why I’m saying this IGP, we no understand you. You are not doing well. You are not doing well. If it starts now, I hope you will be able to handle it? Please, we love this country so much, we don’t want this country to stumble. A statement like this can stumble the entire country,” he said.

He also commended the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for calling on the IGP to reconsider his position.

“And I want to appreciate the NBA for calling the IGP to order. Please stop making careless statements to impress the police. As a good IGP, your job is to ensure that there’s harmony and synergy between the police and the citizens. No police officer is greater than citizens, once they wear that uniform they feel they are greater than you,” DeeOne added.