From Godwin Tsa, Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disowned a trending video of some persons wearing red jackets similar to the ones used by its officers and men for operational purposes, operating in a minibus, saying its an old skit, which the agency had disclaimed a year old.
The agency had, in a well-publicised statement released on Saturday, May 21, 2022 stated that it had established, following series of public enquiries, that the video, with screenshot pictures attached to the statement, was a skit produced by one Mathew C Eze, who lives in the Lekki area of Lagos.
A statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, explained that a year after, the video has returned to the social media space, a development that has led to several enquiries from concerned members of the public on the authenticity of the content of the video.
“We will like to reiterate, again, that the confusion the controversial video has created in the minds of members of the public underscores the need for some social media content producers to show restraint, responsibility and decorum in how they misuse the paraphernalia of law enforcement officers to avoid misconceptions and insinuations.
“The agency will also like to remind those fond of this kind of indiscretion, especially the misuse of its official jackets to mislead and create false impressions, that such has consequences.”
Babafemi said.