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VIDEO: Nigerian Police Officers Caught On CCTV Stealing Phones From Ondo Shop Amid Community Unrest

Police officers from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit of the Nigeria Police Force have been caught on CCTV stealing mobile phones from a shop in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The incident occurred on March 22, 2025, during a period of heightened tension in the community.

The shop, owned by Seketi Adebowale, is a barbershop reportedly equipped with solar energy valued at N6 million, which also serves as a charging station for mobile phones and power banks. According to Adebowale, the officers broke into the shop and stole several phones belonging to customers who had left them to charge.

“In each of the videos, a policeman walks in and takes phones from where they were being charged,” Adebowale said. “I received a mobile alert about intruders and checked the footage, which revealed that the individuals were from SWAT Akure. Expecting them to tamper with the camera, I quickly removed it for safekeeping.”

Adebowale said the police were in the area in connection with a larger conflict involving a Navy captain, Jide Falade, and the local king. The dispute began after the king allegedly accused Falade of armed robbery and kidnapping, leading to his arrest and court appearance on March 21. The hearing was adjourned to March 22.

GistMedia0:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgfgKppLhpo

While it remains unclear whether the officer took the devices for safekeeping

Racoon:
Criminals in government uniform. Kemi Benedoch was right. "Nigerian police is a criminal organisation"

SoftSport:
It's important to remember that while there may be isolated incidents, many Nigerian police officers are doing their best under tough circumstances, and we shouldn't overlook the hard work of those who genuinely serve and protect their communities.

...While it remains unclear whether the officer took the devices for safekeeping or personal gain

sreamsense:
No matter what there must be at least one good area you like about them. For me, one of the things I like about them anyway is their capability to crush ipob and ability to track online noise makers like you if are really motivated to work. I don't support this one stealing, trust NPF will give him automatic relief if really what he was found doing was stealing as shown on CCTV footage here

tiswell:
female police officers aren't left out