By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, CP Adebowale Lawal, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Enu-Owa Division following alleged unprofessional conduct in handling a case involving Adefolarin Ayomiposi, also known as Mandykiss.
The action comes after a video circulated online showing Mandykiss filming a mother and daughter she had purportedly arrested.
In the video, which went viral over the weekend, Mandykiss was seen verbally abusing both the mother and daughter, claiming she had travelled to Ondo State to ensure their arrest after they allegedly trolled her relentlessly online.
Another clip captured the suspects inside police custody at Enu-Owa Division, with Mandykiss taking photographs of them.
The footage drew widespread condemnation and raised concerns over potential ethical violations within the police command.
In a statement released on Tuesday via its official X account, the command said preliminary investigations indicated that no police personnel were present with Mandykiss during the alleged arrest.
“Instead, she was reportedly aided by her internet followers, who provided information leading to the location of the suspect, Mrs Akinwole Sabitu and her daughter, Miss Akinwole Oyindamola — accused of alleged cyberbullying.
“After effecting the arrest, she was seen recording a video inside her vehicle while conveying the suspects to the station.
“Upon arrival, she handed them over to the police but went further to take their photographs within the station premises and post them on her social media platforms — an act contrary to standard police procedure and inconsistent with the legal principle of presumption of innocence until proven guilty,” the statement read.
CP Lawal observed that this series of events “demonstrated a clear lapse in supervisory responsibility and professional judgment on the part of the Divisional Police Officer.”
“He therefore directed the officer’s immediate redeployment, emphasising that the command will not condone any conduct capable of undermining public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement added.
The police commissioner also reiterated that photographing or recording suspects in custody breaches ethical standards and procedural guidelines for handling detainees.
He called on officers to maintain professionalism, impartiality, and respect for human rights, stressing that the protection of both complainants and suspects must be upheld “in strict accordance with the law.”
The command assured the public that internal disciplinary measures are being strengthened to prevent similar incidents in the future.