A video obtained by SaharaReporters shows CSP Abdulmajeed Abisoye Oyewumi, a senior police officer, celebrating his birthday with Chinese nationals currently on trial for illegal mining offences.The footage has sparked widespread concern and calls for an urgent investigation into alleged misconduct.

Anti-corruption advocates are demanding transparency as they suspect Oyewumi may have compromised the criminal prosecution by aiding the defendants' escape.

Earlier reports revealed that Mining Marshals arrested Oyewumi for allegedly helping Chinese miners evade justice through the Nigeria-Cameroon border.The suspects face trial in Abuja over illegal mining activities in Nasarawa State.

Stakeholders warn that any interference with ongoing prosecutions could undermine Nigeria's fight against illegal mining and erode public trust in law enforcement.They urge the Inspector-General of Police to order a thorough, independent probe into the allegations to ensure accountability and uphold justice.