Social media commentator Daniel Regha has raised several important questions for the Nigerian Police Force, challenging its recent statement regarding a disturbing viral video that appeared to show uniformed police officers allowing the movement of alleged bandits along a highway.
The concerning video surfaced on social media a few days ago and quickly gained widespread attention. The major talking point from the footage was how Nigerian police officers stationed on the highway appeared to allow several suspected bandits riding motorcycles to pass without any form of confrontation.
This sparked concern among many Nigerians online, with some questioning whether the Nigerian Police Force has become complicit in the country’s worsening security crisis by allegedly working alongside these suspected bandits.
Responding to the narratives generated by the video, the Nigerian Police Force issued a statement clarifying that the armed individuals seen on the motorcycles were not bandits but members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN).
The police further explained that the individuals are registered hunters who contribute to security operations in the Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
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NPF CLARIFIES FALSE BANDITRY NARRATIVE IN VIRAL KATSINA VIDEO, REAFFIRMS PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY SECURITY VOLUNTEERS
The Nigeria Police Force categorically disclaims the false and misleading narrative accompanying a viral video circulating on social media which alleges that a… pic.twitter.com/T01VQemyFz
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) June 24, 2026
Daniel Regha, a well-known personality on X (formerly known as Twitter), questioned the Nigerian Police Force’s explanation and sought further clarification on the matter.
He asked:
“The Nigeria Police Force claims that the reported video was misleading. That the heavily armed men on bikes were members of a Vigilante Group and registered hunters. Pls @PoliceNG explain to us:
1. How a vigilante group is allowed to wear an army uniform.
2. Why a vigilante group is carrying heavy machine gvns.
3. Why some are masked up and don’t have recognized uniforms like all vigilante groups in Nigeria.
4. Why the people in the video are loud and constituting a nuisance on roads.
Now since you claim these people are hunters, why are they allowed to posses machine guns that isn’t authorized for civilians?
Once again, explain to the public why a vigilante or hunter is on army camouflage.”
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The Nigeria Police Force claims that the reported video was misleading. That the heavily armed men on bikes were members of a Vigilante Group and registered hunters. Pls @PoliceNG explain to us:
1. How a vigilante group is allowed to wear an army uniform.
2. Why a vigilante… pic.twitter.com/0DcT5L9wkW
— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) June 25, 2026
