Key Points
- Police chief orders Enu-Owa DPO redeployment after viral custody video. Rights abuse concerns follow across major social platforms.
- Probe notes no officer accompanied the influencer during alleged arrests. That detail fuels fresh scrutiny of procedures.
- Statement stresses zero tolerance for conduct eroding public trust. Critics urge clear rules for handling online disputes.
Social media personality Mandy Kiss faced fresh backlash on Tuesday after the Ondo State Police Command redeployed the Divisional Police Officer of Enu-Owa Division over her viral custody video.
The clips showed a mother and daughter in a station as the influencer filmed and taunted them. The command said the move followed a review of the officer’s handling of the case.
In a post on X, the command added that early checks found no police team actually accompanied the influencer to “effect” any arrest.
The brief also framed the episode as a lapse in supervision by the DPO and a risk to public confidence. ValidUpdates earlier covered her recent health-related plea to fans in Lagos. Mandy Kiss denies mental illness.
What the police said
Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal said the redeployment was immediate and tied to “professional judgment” concerns around the incident. He warned that the command “will not condone any conduct” that weakens faith in the force. The statement also underlined that procedures must protect suspects’ dignity at all times.
How the video spread
The footage first trended over the weekend on Instagram and TikTok. In the clips, the influencer claimed she travelled from Lagos to Ondo to confront the targets. Reports named the pair as Mrs Akinwole Sabitu and her daughter, Oyindamola.
Rights advocates and many viewers said the taunts and filming inside a station crossed ethical lines. They argued that online trolling claims should be handled through legal channels rather than showy self-help. Lawyers also flagged the importance of lawful complaint intake, evidence checks, and clear escort rules for civilians.
The episode follows a run of recent controversies around the influencer’s public conduct and safety messaging. In late September, a prominent Ogun monarch publicly urged authorities to step in over her proposed “record attempt,” drawing wide debate. ValidUpdates reported that call at the time. Monarch demands Mandy Kiss arrest.
Observers now want clearer guidance for stations on handling high-profile complainants. They say stations must stop filming of suspects, restrict access areas, and insist that any arrest claim comes via officers following due process. The command’s move, they add, should reset standards before similar disputes flare again.
