An X user, Somto Okonkwo, began the controversy when he shared a video showing masked policemen forcefully entering a house by scaling the fence.
The video shows the officers firing shots after the occupants refused to open the gate of the house for them but they later gained access to the building by scaling the fence.
In his comment, a netizen with X handle ‘Dipo’, said, uniform is no longer proof of authority because criminals, bandits, terrorists, and kidnappers have been known to operate wearing the same uniform. Only professional conduct can validate true operatives.
Responding to the backlash, Adejobi defended the actions of the police, while stating that the police have the power to break into any house or place where they are reasonably convinced an offence is being committed.
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He also explained that breaking into homes was allowed in the law, with a caution that all that was needed is to follow the procedure. According to him, powers to break in and break out is not only in the East, it is the law of the land.
The Force PRO further said no matter how they review the law, no amendment would strip the police of its powers. He said they can only review the procedure of exercising its powers noting that not in all cases do they require a warrant to search or arrest. He advised that people should read the law and understand that there are many laws guiding the operations of the police, and they are sacrosanct.