ormer BBNaija housemate, Tochi Okechukwu, has called out what he sees as a growing misuse of the Nigeria Police Force, warning that officers are increasingly being deployed as personal aides at social events.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Tochi said it is concerning that police officers, whose duty is to protect citizens, are often reduced to opening car doors, taking pictures, and acting as status symbols for the wealthy and influential.
“Police officers are meant to serve the public, not become private showpieces. Yet, in Nigeria, it has become common for anyone with money to treat them like drivers, doormen, and even picture buddies,” he wrote.
He argued that private security services, not public officers, should handle personal protection at weddings, parties, and other social gatherings.
“This culture distracts officers from their core duties, wastes public resources, and erodes trust in the Force. It must stop,” Tochi added.
While he acknowledged that police presence is justified in genuinely high-risk situations, he said attending social events does not qualify.
The comments have reignited discussions on the proper role of Nigeria’s police, public accountability, and the ethics of deploying state resources for private interests.
