Nigerian police reacts to Hilda Baci world record achievement
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has come under criticism after a tweet by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh.
Adeh was accused of trivializing the nation’s security challenges in her tweet about Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci, who cooked what was deemed the world’s biggest pot of jollof rice on Friday.
In her reaction on X, Adeh wrote: “Despite the chorus of Nigeria is not safe, the world’s largest pot of rice was cooked and enjoyed peacefully.
“Big appreciation to the Nigerian Police and other security forces who made it possible.
“And the best part? Not a single person stole the pot of rice, now that’s real security!”
The post immediately drew widespread condemnation, with many Nigerians arguing that the spokesperson mocked citizens grappling with daily threats of kidnappings, gunmen attacks, and violent crimes. Critics said comparing national security to the protection of a pot of rice diminished the severity of insecurity challenges.
