Police arrest cops for shooting into air to impress Kano musician
The police authorities has arrested two policemen for firing shots into the air to rub the ego of a musician in Kano at an event.
The cops, who were caught in a viral video, accompanies the unnamed musician to his car and fired shots to into the air to the excitement of the crowd around.
But in a statement in the late hours of Saturday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the Police Force condemned what it called the “unprofessionalism and act of indiscipline displayed by the policemen.”
The Force spokesman added that the policemen would be disciplined to serve as a deterrent to others.
Adejobi added, “The policemen have been identified and arrested. They will be brought to the Force Headquarters for interview and necessary disciplinary action.
“Such an act is unpolice and can not be condoned in any way. So, we appreciate the concern of well-meaning Nigerians and groups who have forwarded the video to us for our attention and action.
“We will continue to adopt and embrace innovations and ideas that can propel productive turnarounds in the police.”