The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed a viral video circulating online that alleged unlawful detention and killing of suspects in the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, Enugu.
In a press release issued by SP Daniel Ndukwe, Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, and dated 20th April 2026, the Command categorically stated that “no such incident has occurred in any of its units.”
According to the Command, preliminary findings indicate that “the video is misleading, unverified, and deliberately intended to misinform the public and undermine confidence in the Police.”
The Command further reiterated that “all suspects in custody are treated in accordance with the law and with due respect for their fundamental human rights, with no record of extrajudicial killing or unlawful detention as alleged.”
The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, mspsp, urged “the public to disregard the video and refrain from sharing unverified content capable of inciting fear or eroding trust in law enforcement,” while advising citizens to rely on official Police communication channels for accurate information.
CP Giwa further reaffirmed “the Command’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law,” and assured residents of its continued dedication to the protection of lives and property.