‘I Will W!pe Everybody Out’: Nigerian ‘Policeman’ Threatens To Shoot Entire Bus If Anyone Records Him On Duty
‘I Will Wipe Everybody Out’: Nigerian ‘Policeman’ Threatens To Shoot Entire Bus If Anyone Records Him On Duty
The man who identified himself as a police officer and spoke in a viral video seen by SaharaReporters, angrily warned citizens against filming police officers during operations, insisting that anybody caught recording him would face deadly consequences.
Ayet-to-be-identified Nigerian police officer has stirred outrage after openly threatening to shoot not only anyone who records him while on duty, but also innocent passengers inside a commercial bus.
The man who identified himself as a police officer and spoke in a viral video seen by SaharaReporters, angrily warned citizens against filming police officers during operations, insisting that anybody caught recording him would face deadly consequences.
In the disturbing footage, the man, dressed in mufti and speaking in Pidgin English, repeatedly threatened violence against civilians while lamenting the poor welfare conditions faced by officers in the Nigeria Police Force.
He also took a swipe at senior police authorities who had encouraged citizens to record officers carrying out official duties, saying such officials would be responsible for burying those who attempt to film policemen.
“Any day I am on duty as an officer, I am putting my life on the line while working. If someone is recording me, tell the superior who ordered you to film us that he will be the one to arrange your burial,” the officer said.
““So far, do you think you will escape given your numbers? He will be the one to bury you.”
The visibly angry suspected officer further questioned why civilians often record policemen but avoid filming soldiers or operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
“Video me when I am on duty, performing my lawful duty as a Nigerian police officer for 26 years. We are suffering every day,” he said.
“Uniform, you people cannot even buy it. None of you have done anything for us. There is no accountability for us or for any life.”
The man also recounted his years of service, claiming he had suffered multiple gunshot wounds while serving the country.
“Look at my body now, it is full of bullet wounds. Do you think I was born like this? These are gunshot injuries,” he said while pointing to parts of his body.
The officer, however, escalated his threats by vowing to open fire on an entire bus if he notices anyone recording him during operations.
“If anyone has the courage, just bring your camera, watch me closely, come around wherever I am and make the mistake of recording me,” he threatened.
“I will wipe everybody out, the entire bus, anywhere, anywhere, except for the person who is not standing close to me while recording. I will clear everybody. I swear to God, if I do not do it, may I die.”
He added, “If anyone’s father is strong enough, come and film me. That officer who ordered you to record police officers on duty, you will face serious trouble.”
The suspected officer also lashed out at Nigerians, accusing them of targeting police officers unfairly while ignoring other security agencies.
“Why don’t you go and record soldiers at work, or the DSS and others? It is police that carry all the problems every time. Problems, problems, problems will kill you,” he said.
The video has since sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians condemning the officer’s comments and calling on the Nigeria Police Force to identify and sanction him.
The threat comes amid growing public concerns over police brutality, abuse of power, and the unlawful use of force by security operatives across the country.
In recent years, citizens have increasingly relied on mobile phones and social media recordings to document alleged misconduct by police officers during stop-and-search operations, extortion cases, and other encounters.
Human rights advocates have consistently maintained that recording security personnel in public spaces is not a crime, particularly when such recordings are used to document possible abuses or promote accountability.
The Nigeria Police Force has previously urged professionalism among its officers and warned personnel against harassing citizens for filming them in public while performing official duties.
