FCT Police Investigate Viral Video of Alleged Harassment by Officers in Abuja
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FCT Police Investigate Viral Video of Alleged Harassment by Officers in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has opened an investigation into a viral video showing an alleged incident of police harassment in Abuja.
The video, which made rounds on social media, features an unidentified man claiming he was harassed by police officers.
Confirming the development on Friday, the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said preliminary investigations revealed that the incident occurred on June 4, 2025, around 1 p.m.
She explained that the officers involved were from a surveillance team under the Kubwa Area Command. They were conducting routine patrols along the Chikakore Bridge axis—a location noted for increased security monitoring.
“The officers observed a vehicle that had been parked suspiciously for over 20 minutes along FO1–Chikakore Road,” she explained. “Upon approaching, they found two male occupants. During routine questioning, one of the individuals became confrontational, challenged the officers’ authority and accused them of harassment.”
According to the police, the individual involved attracted the attention of passersby in an apparent attempt to escalate the situation, which was later captured and shared online.
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“In view of the video’s circulation and in the spirit of transparency, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, has summoned the officers involved,” Adeh said. “Internal administrative procedures are now underway.”
She further appealed to the individuals seen in the video to come forward and make an official statement to assist with establishing the full context of the event.
“The FCT Police Command remains committed to professionalism, accountability and respectful engagement with the public,” Adeh stated, encouraging anyone with relevant information to contact the Command’s Public Relations Officer.
The investigation is still ongoing.
