Ondo Police Arrests Four Officers For Ethnic Comment in Viral Video

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four police officers captured in a viral stop-and-search video along the Lagos–Benin Expressway, following allegations of unprofessional conduct and ethnically insensitive remarks directed at a member of the public.

The incident gained widespread attention after a video circulated on social media allegedly showed one of the officers telling a Nigerian motorist, “If you are Igbo, I will detain you,” sparking public outrage and concerns over ethnic profiling by law enforcement.

Addressing journalists on the development, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Ondo State Command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the officers involved had been identified and taken into custody. They are ASP Elomore Sodayo (AP/No. 207454), Inspector Adefila Adewale (AP/No. 332012), Inspector Olorunfemi Opeyemi (AP/No. 332449), and Inspector Odusola Peter (AP/No. 332369).

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According to the police spokesperson, the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, CP Felix Ohagwu, has ordered a comprehensive investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and establish the level of culpability of each officer.

“The Nigeria Police Force is a disciplined and professional institution that does not condone any form of misconduct, incivility, or actions capable of undermining public confidence, promoting ethnic division, or bringing the Force into disrepute,” Jimoh said during the briefing.

He added that officers are expected to uphold professionalism, respect human dignity, and comply with the Force’s Code of Conduct and Standard Operating Procedures at all times.

The Command assured the public that the investigation would be conducted with fairness, transparency, and accountability, stressing that any officer found to have violated the Force’s ethical standards would face appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures.

The Ondo State Police Command also reaffirmed its commitment to professional, intelligence-driven, and community-oriented policing, while encouraging members of the public to continue reporting cases of police misconduct through official complaint channels.

The viral video has reignited discussions about professionalism, accountability, and the need for law enforcement officers to treat all Nigerians equally, regardless of ethnicity or background.