A man believed to be a police officer has been apprehended in Makurdi, Benue State, for allegedly stealing electric cables—a crime that has left many Nigerians stunned.
Advertisement
The individual, identified by locals as Inspector Ishaku, was caught by community members who claimed to recognize him as a serving officer. The incident has since gone viral after a video surfaced online showing the suspect being confronted and questioned by residents.
The clip was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @ChuksEricE, who alleged that the suspect was caught red-handed and pressured into confessing. In the video, the man, visibly distressed, is heard providing personal information including how long he has lived in the area and the location of his family residence.
Latest News
Residents can be heard repeatedly questioning him to verify his identity and understand his motive for the alleged theft. Despite the intense grilling, the man did not explicitly deny being a police officer.
As the story gained traction online, Nigerians flooded the post’s comment section with reactions, expressing disappointment over the decline in public trust toward law enforcement agencies.
Many users voiced concerns about the increasing number of misconduct allegations involving the police force. “If those entrusted with protecting lives and property are now caught stealing, who do we turn to?” one user lamented.
So far, the Nigeria Police Force has not released an official statement confirming the identity of the suspect or whether he is indeed a serving officer. Calls have been made to the Benue State Police Command to clarify the situation and initiate a formal investigation.
Advertisement
This development adds to the growing list of controversies involving law enforcement personnel across the country. The Nigerian public has continuously called for a stronger accountability framework to curb such incidents and restore faith in the police system.
Until official confirmation is provided, Inspector Ishaku remains an alleged suspect. However, the video has reignited discussions around corruption, economic hardship, and the moral decay within institutions expected to uphold the law.
#BenueNews #PoliceCorruption #MakurdiUpdate #CableTheft #PoliceMisconduct #NigeriaCrime #CommunityJustice #TrendingNigeria