Police Launch Investigation Into Blord Over Alleged Illegal Use Of Officers As VIP Escorts [Video]

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced an investigation into popular businessman and cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, widely known as Blord, over the alleged unlawful use of police personnel as personal escorts.

The investigation followed the circulation of a viral video showing the businessman in the company of several uniformed police officers, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding their deployment.

The development was announced on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, in a statement addressing the controversial footage.

Reacting to the video, the police spokesperson described the alleged deployment of the officers as unlawful and confirmed that the authorities had begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“Unlawful and illegal. Investigation has commenced into this incident, please. We say #NoToImpunity,” the police spokesperson stated.

The footage, which triggered public reactions and attracted the attention of the police authorities, reportedly showed Blord accompanied by officers wearing police uniforms in different locations.

Some scenes in the video appeared to have been recorded inside a modern building and around the entrance of a property, with the officers seen alongside the businessman.

Although the circumstances under which the officers were attached to Blord remain unclear, the police have indicated that the matter is being investigated.

The development comes amid a presidential directive ordering the withdrawal of police personnel attached to influential individuals and other VIPs as part of efforts to redirect manpower towards core policing responsibilities.

Under the directive, officers previously deployed to provide personal security for VIPs are expected to return to regular policing duties, particularly the protection of lives and property and the maintenance of public order.

The latest investigation has renewed attention on the use of police personnel by wealthy individuals and influential personalities for private security, despite concerns over manpower shortages and the need to strengthen security across the country.

The police have yet to disclose the outcome of the investigation or announce any disciplinary action against the officers allegedly involved.