A video has surfaced showing Nigerian police officers from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit stealing mobile phones from a shop in Ondo State.
The incident occurred on March 22, 2025, during a period of heightened tension in the community.
According to the shop owner, Seketi Adebowale, the officers broke into his barbershop, which also serves as a charging station for mobile phones and power banks, and stole several phones belonging to customers.
The incident is linked to a larger conflict involving a Navy captain, Jide Falade, and the local king. The dispute began after the king accused Falade of armed robbery and kidnapping, leading to his arrest and court appearance.
The situation escalated when supporters of Falade gathered to protest his detention, and SWAT officers arrested several protesters. The protests turned violent, with police using tear gas and live ammunition to disperse the crowd.
Adebowale’s shop was among those targeted, and he has called for an investigation into the actions of the SWAT officers and justice for the victims.
