The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has said he no longer takes photographs with random individuals.
This move comes after a photo of him and a suspected fraudster was used in a viral documentary about fraudsters who defrauded a Romanian lady of $2.5 million.
The photo showed the fraudster posing with the IGP in his uniform. Some analysts say fraudsters take photos with important personalities to give a false validation to their line of business. The viral documentary also shared photos of the suspected fraudsters with other notable Nigerians including businessmen and entertainers.
While speaking at a public function recently, the IGP mentioned that he will henceforth decline taking photos with people and that this should not be misconstrued as him being a proud person.
In his words: ‘’‘I would want to apologize to those distinguished individuals whose photo opportunities I have declined. This decision is not driven by pride but by caution at a time when photo opportunities granted at special occasions can be weaponized.’
Watch a video of him speaking below
