The authorities of the Nigeria Police have vowed to sanction a policewoman seen in a photograph carrying the handbag of Titi Atiku-Abubakar, wife of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Recall that Atiku Abubakar is also the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2023 elections.
The offending photograph was taken in Abuja on Wednesday when Mrs. Abubakar unveiled a women-focused initiative.
The photograph was shared by her husband on Twitter.
A tweep then brought the attention of the police to the photograph of the policewoman standing behind Mrs. Abubakar and holding her handbag.
Reacting to this development, the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said: “This is not acceptable.
“We have commenced necessary action on this.
“We will fish her out and get across to the principal.
“The AIG Special Protection Unit has been contacted to assist us get the woman police.
“Gradually, we will sanitise the system.”
Responding to another response, Adejobi further tweeted: “To us in the police, it’s an absurdity and should not be allowed to continue.
“To you, it might not be serious but to us, it’s serious for many reasons some of which are known to you as well.
“We don’t need any sentiment if at all we are serious about reform.
“My brother, this is bad for an orderly to carry bag for her madam, more so that the madam is not a service police officer.
“How does she defend her if there is any attack on her?”