The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a warning to skit makers regarding the unauthorized use of its logo and jackets in their productions. The warning was communicated through a statement released by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Tuesday in Abuja.

Babafemi emphasized that individuals who misuse the NDLEA’s official jackets to create false impressions and mislead others should be prepared to face the consequences. He was responding to a trending video in which people were seen wearing red jackets similar to those worn by officers and personnel of the agency. The NDLEA had previously disclaimed this video in a well-publicized statement on May 21, 2022.

The spokesman further stated that the video in question was a skit produced by a certain Mathew C Eze, who resides in the Lekki area of Lagos. The NDLEA urged skit makers and others to refrain from using its logo and jackets without proper authorization, as it could be misleading and create false impressions.

“A year after, the video has returned to the social media space, a development that has led to several enquiries from concerned members of the public on the authenticity of the content of the video.

“We will like to reiterate again that the confusion the controversial video has created in the minds of members of the public underscores the need for some social media content producers to show restraint.

“Also, they need to show responsibility and decorum in how they misuse paraphernalia of law enforcement officers, to avoid misconceptions and insinuations,” he said. (NAN)