Ondo Police Redeployment ordered as CP Adebowale Lawal acts over Mandykiss viral arrest video, stressing professionalism, ethics, and respect for human rights.
The Ondo State Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, has ordered an immediate Ondo Police Redeployment following public outrage over a viral video involving social media influencer, Adefolarin Ayomiposi, popularly known as Mandykiss.
The redeployment targets the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Enu-Owa Division for alleged unprofessional handling of the incident that has stirred national attention.
The directive came after disturbing videos surfaced online showing Mandykiss verbally assaulting a mother and her daughter she claimed to have arrested for cyberbullying.
The Mandykiss arrest scandal spread rapidly on social media platforms, triggering widespread condemnation and prompting the police command to take decisive disciplinary action.
In the viral footage, Mandykiss boasted that she travelled to Ondo State to have the women detained for trolling her repeatedly online.
Another clip showed the influencer recording and photographing the suspects within the Enu-Owa Police Division, an act many described as unethical and in violation of basic human rights principles.
Legal experts, civil rights activists, and the general public criticized both the influencer’s conduct and the seeming complicity of the police division.
Many argued that the incident portrayed a worrying collaboration between individuals of influence and law enforcement officers, thereby questioning the credibility of police operations in Nigeria.
Reacting swiftly, the Ondo State Police Command released a detailed statement on Tuesday through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
The command explained that preliminary investigations revealed that no officer was present during the purported arrest. Instead, Mandykiss was reportedly assisted by some of her followers who identified the location of Mrs. Akinwole Sabitu and her daughter, Miss Akinwole Oyindamola, accused of alleged cyberbullying.
The command disclosed that the influencer filmed herself conveying the suspects to the police station in her personal car.
Upon arrival at the Enu-Owa Division, she handed the women over to the police but went on to take their photographs within the station and post them online.
Such an act, the police said, contravenes the ethical codes of the Nigeria Police Force and violates the presumption of innocence guaranteed by law.
Commissioner Lawal described the incident as a gross failure of supervision, stating that the DPO displayed a lack of professional judgment and allowed serious lapses in control within the division.
He announced the Ondo Police Redeployment of the DPO with immediate effect, emphasizing that the command will not tolerate behavior capable of eroding public confidence in law enforcement.
“The Nigeria Police Force operates under strict ethical and procedural standards. Every officer is expected to act with integrity, fairness, and full respect for the rights of citizens,” CP Lawal said.
He warned that photographing or recording suspects in custody breaches established guidelines and compromises ongoing investigations.
He urged officers to conduct their duties responsibly, stressing that both complainants and suspects must be treated with dignity and fairness in accordance with the law.
The Commissioner further noted that the Ondo Police Redeployment serves as a disciplinary signal to others who may disregard professional standards.
Human rights organizations have since praised the Commissioner’s swift intervention. The Centre for Legal and Human Rights Advocacy (CLHRA) commended the command for demonstrating accountability, describing the Ondo Police Redeployment as a necessary step toward restoring public trust.
“No individual, no matter their fame, should manipulate police structures for personal grievances,” the group’s spokesperson said.
Similarly, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ondo Branch, applauded the disciplinary move, urging the police to train officers more rigorously on ethical handling of suspects. The association emphasized that respect for human rights and adherence to due process remain the backbone of democratic policing.
A senior legal practitioner in Akure, Barrister Tope Adegoke, described the viral videos as “a humiliation to the justice system.”
He praised the Ondo Police Redeployment, stating that the Commissioner’s action reinforced the message that law enforcement must remain impartial and free from external influence.
“This redeployment sends a clear warning that abuse of power, whether by civilians or officers, will not go unpunished,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Mandykiss saga has reignited a national debate about the growing influence of social media personalities and their interactions with law enforcement agencies.
Many Nigerians expressed fears that such incidents may encourage other influencers to take the law into their own hands, using online popularity to intimidate critics.
The Ondo State Police Command assured the public that a thorough internal review is ongoing to identify lapses and strengthen disciplinary measures.
CP Lawal reaffirmed that professionalism, transparency, and accountability remain central to his leadership philosophy.
“Our commitment is to serve and protect all citizens without bias,” he stated.
“The law must apply equally to everyone, whether a complainant, suspect, or public figure. We are reinforcing our internal monitoring units to ensure that similar misconduct does not happen again.”
As the investigation continues, civil society organizations have called for broader reforms in police operations, emphasizing the need for ethical training, public engagement, and accountability structures that prevent misuse of authority.
The Ondo Police Redeployment has been widely hailed as a corrective step that reinforces discipline within the command and sets a new precedent for ethical policing in Nigeria.
Observers say the case could serve as a benchmark for other commands nationwide to prioritize professional standards and protect citizens’ rights from abuse.
By taking swift action against misconduct, CP Adebowale Lawal has demonstrated leadership committed to restoring integrity in the police force.
The public now watches closely as the command moves to complete its investigation and implement reforms to prevent future controversies.
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