Social media early today reported that the Nigeria Police Force has disbanded a police squad and detained several officers after a video surfaced showing a motorist being assaulted for wearing camera-equipped glasses. The short clip — which has been reshared across platforms — appears to show a confrontation at a vehicle window and sparked immediate public outrage.


According to the post, the force moved quickly to institute disciplinary action while launching an internal investigation. The footage prompted calls from human-rights advocates and ordinary citizens for accountability, with many users demanding transparent prosecution if the officers are found to have used excessive force.



Details about the exact location, the identities of the officers involved, and the circumstances that led to the incident remain limited in the public domain. Officials quoted in the social post said the officers were detained pending the outcome of inquiries; however, an official, detailed statement from the police command has not been independently posted at the time of publication.


Legal experts and civil-society groups say the case touches on larger concerns about policing standards, the use of force, and the growing role of body cameras and consumer wearables that record public interactions. “Incidents captured on personal recording devices have repeatedly prompted public scrutiny and, in some cases, important reforms,” one rights advocate commented on social media.


The unfolding investigation will likely focus on whether the officers followed operational protocol and whether their actions constituted criminal assault. Observers say swift, transparent action — including making findings public and pursuing disciplinary or criminal proceedings where warranted — will be essential to restoring public confidence.