Khafi Kareem, the 29 year-old UK policewoman and a housemate in the Big Brother Nigeria reality show, is in trouble with her superiors in the London Metropolitan Police and the New Scotland Yard headquarters.
According to multiple UK news outlets, the Kaffi was denied permission to appear on the reality show but “went anyway“. Now, bosses are livid about her going aware and has called for an investigation. If found guilty, the police officer stands to face disciplinary actions.
Scotland Yard said it had not granted Ms Kareem’s request to appear on the programme and that an internal investigation would be carried out.
An unnamed colleague of the Scotland Yard officer tells the Sun: “She’s a serving British police officer – it’s outrageous.
“She asked permission to go on the show but, when her request was refused, she went anyway.”
However, the Met Police said Kaffi Kareem was granted unpaid leave for an “unrelated reason” ahead of appearing on the show but her request to take part in the programme was denied.
A spokesman for the police says: “A Pc, attached to the Met’s transformation command, requested permission to take part in a reality television entertainment show in Nigeria. Permission was not given.
“The Met is aware that the officer has since appeared on the show without authority.
“The Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed and will be carrying out an investigation into the circumstances.
“The Met does not support the officer’s appearance nor does she represent the Met whilst appearing on the show.”
The force added that any officer found to have breached police standards of professional behaviour could face misconduct proceedings.
A post on the website of Africa Magic, says Ms Kareem joined the show “so that she can do societal good“.
It reads: “Police officer Khafi Kareem believes that you can have it all if you believe in yourself.
“She is not only hoping to win the prize money but she wants the exposure that being in Big Brother Naija House brings so that she can do societal good.
“What people don’t know about her is that she is secretly talented in spoken word, singing and dancing. She is an Ekiti native who resides in London.”
The post also reveals Ms Kareem would spend the prize money, reportedly worth 30 million naira on hosting a travel show in Nigeria, as well as investing in charitable causes.
Meanwhile, the chances of winning that money is getting dimmer as Kaffi has been nominated for eviction.
Only your Votes can keep Khafi in the #BBNaija House. Voting closes on Thursday night. Vote now!
— Big Brother Naija (@BBNaija) August 12, 2019
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