The Nigeria Police Force has refuted allegations that newly recruited personnel undergoing training at its colleges were being mistreated.
A viral video showed that the personnel were undergoing training in substandard conditions with inadequate food provisions and welfare.
Reacting in a statement on Saturday, the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the video is old.
According to him, the video was broadcast by Channels Television 10 years ago.
He added that after the airing of the report by the television station, the government improved the condition of police trainees.
Adejobi said, “The video, which was originally a special report released by Channels Television, dates back over ten years and reflects the training environment at the Police Training College in Ikeja during that period. The then Federal Government leadership responded to the call and carried out repairs in the college and improved the feeding condition of police trainees.
“Equally, since then, the Nigeria Police Force has experienced various leadership changes, resulting in considerable advancements and development in all areas.
“The recirculation of the video seems to be a deliberate act to create a wrong impression of the police system and, most likely, the handiwork of mischief makers to malign the police authority.
“The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has reaffirmed the dedication of the Force to the excellent training of police recruits and the welfare of personnel in general.” like Olaoluwa.
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