Nigerian Police On The Spot After Drone Arrest Of Drug Dealer (Video)

A video circulating on social media of the arrest of a drug dealer through the assistance of a drone has created an online buzz on the capacity of the Nigerian Police to effect such arrests.

The video of the arrest of a drug dealer through the assistance of a drone was done in a foreign country, a development that quickly caused many Nigerians to put focus on the Nigerian Police to use such technology in solving crime.

GWG.ng reports that the drug dealer referred to as a “street entrepreneur” by the original poster, was monitored by the police as they used the drone to track his movements and activities before eventually apprehending him.

Watch the video below;

Although the country where the arrest occurred was not specified, it is widely believed to have taken place outside Africa. However, the video has drawn strong reactions from Nigerians, who quickly flooded the comment section to criticize the Nigerian police force. Many users expressed doubts about the ability of Nigerian police officers to carry out such technologically advanced operations, citing issues of unprofessionalism, poor training, and incompetence.

Some commenters argued that the use of such a drone to arrest a drug dealer can presently not happen in Nigeria as the Nigerian Police doesn’t have the resources, let alone the professionalism to pull off an operation like this.

Read some netizens’ reactions to the viral video below;

@i_jandor: See how the police caught him without needing anybody’s assistance.

So, when will Nigerian Police force be upgraded to tis level?

@i_showleck: This is a good development. Only God knows when Nigeria will get here

@maneekofficial: There will be serious problem if the Nigerian police employs this technique.

@kingwyane: Nigerian police no go see this technology

As the video continues to gain traction, it shows the growing demand for police reform in Nigeria.
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