NPF dismiss officers captured fighting shamelessly in Edo

The Nigeria Police Force - NPF has announced the dismissal of two officers caught on viral video, "fighting shamelessly" on a street in Edo State.

Officers Ozimende Aidonojie and Salubi Stephen who were separated by citizens during the fight were arrested and tried by the force.

"The two policemen, F/NO 41112 CPL Ozimende Aidonojie and F/NO 516384 PC Salubi Stephen in this viral video have been identified, arrested and detained. They are currently undergoing internal disciplinary sanctions at the Edo State Police Command Headquarters," the force said.

In a statement via the NPF's official Twitter page, the force stated that after investigating the unprofessional conduct by both officers, "CPL Ozimende Aidonojie and PC Salubi Stephen captured in a viral video fighting shamelessly in Edo State, have been tried and found guilty. They have been dismissed from the Force."

The force had earlier condemned the act, stating that the "show of shame is certainly not in our character and we will not condone such indiscipline.

"In the best tradition of transparency and accountability, the outcome of the trial will be made public. This, we believe, will also serve as deterrent to other police officers," it stated.