The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into Nigerian businessman Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, over the unauthorized use of police personnel as private VIP escorts.
Force Public Relations Officer CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu announced the development on Wednesday following the circulation of a viral video showing the entrepreneur accompanied by uniformed officers.
Describing the action as unlawful, the police spokesperson confirmed that formal inquiries are underway into the circumstances surrounding the deployment.
“Unlawful and illegal. Investigation has commenced into this incident, please. We say #NoToImpunity,” he stated.
The video that triggered the investigation shows Blord escorted by uniformed officers across multiple settings, including a contemporary indoor space and the entrance of a building.
The investigation was triggered by footage depicting Blord escorted by uniformed officers in multiple settings, including a modern interior and a building entrance.
This development aligns with a presidential directive ordering the withdrawal of police personnel attached to VIPs, aiming to redeploy officers back to their core mandate of safeguarding lives and property.
Backstory…
Blord’s latest controversy comes months after the businessman made headlines following his arrest and remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja over allegations of impersonation, forgery and the unauthorised use of social media personality VeryDarkMan’s identity.
He was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on April 1, 2026, and ordered to remain in custody pending further proceedings. The dispute arose after VeryDarkMan accused him of using his name and image to promote business ventures without his consent.
Following his detention, activist Omoyele Sowore became involved in efforts surrounding his release. Blord subsequently visited Sowore at his Abuja office, expressed appreciation for his intervention and announced his association with the activist’s Revolution Now movement.
The episode attracted considerable attention, particularly after Blord publicly praised Sowore for supporting him during his legal troubles.
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