The Nigeria Police Force have commenced an investigation into a viral video showing businessman, Linus Williams, popularly known as Blord, being escorted by armed police officers.

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, described the deployment of the officers as unlawful and illegal, confirming that an investigation had been launched into the incident.

In a statement shared on his official X account on Wednesday, the police spokesperson condemned the development, adding that the authorities would not tolerate acts of impunity.

The controversy followed a video Blord shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, showing him arriving at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu while being accompanied by armed police officers.

In the footage, the businessman was seen stepping out of a black Cadillac bearing his personalised number plate, “B-LORD”, while officers dressed in camouflage uniforms and tactical equipment provided security.

The video also captured the officers walking alongside him at the airport and other locations, including what appeared to be his business premises, where they were seen escorting him and opening his vehicle door.

Blord accompanied the video with a caption explaining his return to Enugu, noting that he had visited his company’s branch in the state before proceeding to Awka.

In another social media post, the businessman disclosed that he had visited Sabon Gari in Kano State, where he met some associates before returning to Enugu.

The development has drawn attention to the Federal Government’s directive on the withdrawal of police personnel attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs).

In November 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the withdrawal of police officers assigned to VIPs and their redeployment to regular policing duties to strengthen security across the country.

Under the directive, individuals requiring personal protection were to be provided with armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) instead of police officers.

The President explained that the measure was intended to increase the number of police officers available for community security and the protection of lives and property.

Following the directive, the Nigeria Police Force established a Special Enforcement Team in December 2025 to monitor compliance and identify unauthorised deployment of police personnel for private security duties.

The investigation into the latest incident is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the deployment of the officers seen accompanying Blord.