The spokesman for the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, has found himself in hot water after posting a video of himself driving without a seatbelt.
On Sunday, Edafe shared a 15-second clip on X (formerly Twitter).
In the video, he is seen cruising along without the necessary strap holding him securely in his driver’s seat, which raised eyebrows and sparked controversy among viewers.
The now-deleted post was accompanied by a rather casual and unexpected caption: “Who has Kiss Daniel’s account number? I wan dash am small money. Happy Sunday, guys.”
This seemingly light-hearted message did little to quell the backlash he faced for his actions.
X users’ reactions to the incident quickly flooded in, with many users expressing concern about accountability and safety.
One X user, @ThenaijaGambit, pointed out that “not using a seat belt is not a crime that requires an arrest; it’s an offense that is punishable by a fine.
“I don’t know how much it is now, but it used to be N10,000.”
Another X user, @_Capricorn001, emphasized the importance of holding law enforcement officers accountable.
The user stated: “Please learn to hold these men in uniform accountable. Most, if not all, of them don’t know the constitution and the laws that govern us as citizens. Hold them accountable till they lead by example.”
Conversely, an X user @seanelalji expressed skepticism about the role of social media in amplifying such issues, commenting that “social media and unnecessary content creation will be the end of many in this generation!
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“If you don’t post it, Nobody will know!! Now you go explain tire, that’s if it doesn’t cost him his job or position…”.
Also, @TiniBeTold001 offered a more nuanced view, suggesting that calls for Edafe’s arrest were an overreaction.
He stated that “Rinu Oduala’s call for Bright Edafe’s arrest over a seatbelt violation is overblown. Seatbelt laws are often ignored in Nigeria, and targeting a police officer for this seems like selective outrage.
“If we’re going to enforce these laws, let’s start with the countless others breaking them daily, not just public figures. Truth be told, this is more about making a statement than ensuring road safety.”
@Blackyemi commented on the necessity for uniform adherence to the law, saying that “harsh call, but the law is the law. Nobody is above the law.
“If police officers enforce rules on citizens, they should also be held accountable when they break them. That’s how trust is built. I forget say na APC get Nigeria now.”
