The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into popular Nigerian businessman and social media personality, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, following a viral video showing him being escorted by armed police officers.
The development came after a video shared by the businessman on his Instagram page showed him arriving at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu State, accompanied by armed police personnel dressed in camouflage uniforms and tactical equipment.
In the video, Blord was seen stepping out of a black Cadillac with the personalised number plate “B-LORD” while the armed officers walked alongside him, providing security as he moved around the airport and other locations.
The businessman also shared footage of his visit to his company’s Enugu branch before travelling back to Awka, Anambra State, describing the trip as a return to business activities.
However, the presence of armed police officers accompanying him attracted public attention and raised questions about the legality of deploying regular police personnel for private security and VIP escort duties.
Reacting to the development on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, described the deployment as unlawful and confirmed that an investigation had commenced.
In a statement shared on his official X account, the police spokesperson said: “Unlawful and illegal. Investigation has commenced into this incident, please. We say #NoToImpunity.”
The police are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the deployment, identify the officers involved and determine who authorised them to provide security for the businessman.
The investigation will also examine whether the officers violated existing regulations governing the use of police personnel for private protection.
The incident comes against the backdrop of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police officers attached to VIPs across the country.
The directive, issued in November 2025, was aimed at reducing the use of regular police personnel for private security and making more officers available for community policing and the protection of lives and property.
Under the arrangement, individuals requiring personal security were expected to seek protection from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), rather than relying on regular police officers for private escort services.
The President explained that the decision was necessary to address manpower shortages within the police force, particularly as several communities continue to face security challenges.
The latest incident has renewed public debate over the implementation of the directive and the continued use of armed police officers by wealthy individuals, celebrities and influential personalities.
While the police have confirmed that an investigation is ongoing, no formal charges or disciplinary measures against the officers involved had been announced as of Wednesday.
The outcome of the investigation is expected to clarify whether the deployment was authorised and whether anyone involved breached the police regulations.
Meanwhile, the police have reiterated their position against impunity, with the incident drawing attention to the need for equal enforcement of security regulations across the country.