The Ebonyi Police Command has initiated disciplinary action against its personnel caught in a viral video brandishing a rifle while operating a commercial tricycle business in the state.

SP Joshua Ukandu, the state police public relations officer (PPRO), told journalists in Abakaliki on Monday that the officer, identified as Insp. Obeji Ikechukwu is undergoing investigation.

According to Mr Ukandu, the officer’s action violates the ethics and standard operating procedures (SOP) of the police.

“The command is aware of a video circulating on social media involving a police officer driving a tricycle in an altercation with his passengers, during which he allegedly brandished his rifle.

“We strongly condemned the officer’s actions as they violate the ethics and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Nigeria Police Force.

“The officer involved has been identified, and an investigation is underway. Disciplinary actions have already been initiated against him,’’ Mr Ukandu said.

The PPRO reiterated the assurances of the state Commissioner of Police, Anthonia Uche-Anya, that the command has zero tolerance for indiscipline and unprofessional conduct from its officers.

(NAN)