By SUNTV Global Channel | January 27, 2026
The Nigeria Police Force has demoted a serving female officer, Sergeant Anemena Favour, to the rank of corporal following allegations that she violated the Force’s social media policy by conducting a live TikTok broadcast while in uniform.
According to information obtained by SUNTV Global Channel, the disciplinary action came after a video surfaced online showing the officer livestreaming on TikTok dressed in full police uniform—an act authorities say contravenes established regulations guiding officers’ conduct on social media platforms.
Police sources disclosed that the punishment followed the conclusion of an orderly-room trial, which was later reviewed and upheld by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Sergeant Anemena, with force number 068919 and attached to the Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 25, Asaba, Delta State, was found guilty under Paragraphs E(iii) and F of Police Regulation 370, as provided in Act 2, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2020.
The regulation restricts officers from making or sharing content that could bring the Force into disrepute, including posts that promote improper dressing in or out of uniform, sexually explicit material, or content that shows bias, ridicule, or disrespect toward any group. It also prohibits support for extremist movements, secret societies, or cult-related activities.
“The defaulter was found guilty as charged,” a police source confirmed, noting that the reduction in rank was approved “to serve as a deterrent to other officers.”
Following the decision, authorities directed that all official records be updated to reflect her new rank. This includes amendments to the police IPPIS, nominal roll, and other service records. The Commander of SPU Base 25, Asaba, was also instructed to ensure the officer’s immediate reversion to the rank of corporal.
The Nigeria Police Force has, in recent years, reiterated its stance on responsible use of social media by officers, warning that violations—especially those committed in uniform—will attract strict disciplinary measures.
