Ondo CP redeploys DPO over influencer’s video

The Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Enu-Owa Division in Ondo West Local Government Area of the state.

The CP gave the directive in a statement issued on Tuesday in Akure by the spokesperson for the state police command, Olushola Ayanlade.

He said the DPO was redeployed for his unprofessional handling of a recent case involving a social media influencer, Adefolarin Ayomiposi, popularly known as Mandykiss.

He added that the command’s action followed the release of a video on social media, showing the said influencer recording and taking snapshots of suspects while in police custody at Enu-Owa Division.

According to him, the incident, which has generated widespread public concern, prompted a swift internal review by the command.

Lawal said the preliminary findings revealed that no police personnel accompanied Mandykiss during the purported arrest.

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“Mandykiss was reportedly aided by her internet followers, who provided information leading to the location of the suspects — Mrs. Akinwole Sabitu and her daughter, Miss Akinwole Oyindamola — accused of alleged cyberbullying.

“After effecting the arrest, she was seen recording a video inside her vehicle while conveying the suspects to the station.

“Upon arrival, she handed them over to the police but went further to take their photographs within the station premises and post them on her social media platforms

“This is an act contrary to standard police procedure and inconsistent with the legal principle of presumption of innocence until proven guilty.

“This sequence of events demonstrated a clear lapse in supervisory responsibility and professional judgment on the part of the DPO,” the CP stated.

Lawal, who directed the officer’s immediate redeployment, stressed that the command would not condone any conduct capable of undermining public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.

“Recording or photographing suspects in custody constitutes a violation of established ethical standards and contravene procedural directives guiding the management of suspects,” he added.

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