Khafilat Kareem made headlines when she participated in the Big Brother Naija reality show after her superiors at the police department had refused to give her permission. She was given a final written warning by an independent review committee.
She was raised in London in the United Kingdom along with her brother Alexander who later died.
Khafilat Kareem brother death: What happened to Alexander Kareem?
Alexander Kareem was gunned down by unknown assailants in a drive-by shooting. Evidence from the preliminary investigation discovered the gunmen drove a white Range Rover which was later burnt about three miles from the scene of the crime to destroy all possible traces.
He was just 20 years of age at the time of the incident. He was rushed to the hospital but died from the fatal gunshot wounds to his chest and abdomen.
Khafilat shared the tragic event on her social media and received much-needed support from her followers.