The Anti-Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Drug Abuse Initiative has called for a full-scale investigation into a viral video showing Nigerian police officers receiving money from a Chinese national.

In a statement on Friday, AKH-TRACADA described the video as a calculated attempt to undermine the integrity of Nigeria’s security agencies.

AKH-TRACADA described the video as a “deliberate act of provocation and humiliation” by the Chinese national.

The statement questioned the circumstances under which the video was recorded, suggesting that the police officer may have been unaware of the true nature of the gathering.

AKH-TRACADA, however, raised concerns about the possibility of a hidden agenda, alleging that the video might have been strategically leaked to foreign media to portray Nigerian institutions in a bad light.

“We condemn the attitude of the Chinese towards a kind gesture of the Nigerian government, especially the Nigeria Police Force and Nigerian security system in general.

“It is an insult, disrespectful and disregarding to the country where the Chinese and his family are surviving. The video making rounds on social media is not only suspicious but appears orchestrated to mock Nigeria’s law enforcement personnel and exploit the country’s hospitality.

“From our understanding, the officers were on regular duty and were reportedly called out to assemble without prior briefing. It’s unjust to conclude they were complicit in any wrongdoing,” said AKH-TRACADA.

The group added, “If this video was sent to Chinese media outlets, we must ask: what narrative was intended? Who benefits from such imagery? It suggests an organised attempt to undermine our security agencies.”

AKH-TRACADA called on the National Security Adviser to investigate the Chinese national’s activities, including the legality and purpose of his stay in Nigeria. He also called on the police to review and possibly revoke any security privileges extended to him.

“It’s easy to vilify the officers, but we must remember how easily such footage can be edited, staged, or misrepresented. Let us investigate thoroughly before condemning our own,” said AKH-TRACADA.

(NAN)