Man Cries Out As Police Officers Allegedly Assault Friend, Extort ₦60,000

A Nigerian man has shared a troubling experience on social media, describing how he and his friends were allegedly harassed, assaulted, and extorted by the police despite having done nothing wrong.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he recounted the ordeal, expressing deep frustration with the state of law enforcement in the country:

“Last night was an eye-opener. This country won’t change unless we start speaking out.”

He detailed how officers allegedly slapped his friend, Kay, who was seated in the front of their vehicle. He and his producers were then forced to kneel by the roadside before being taken toward a police station. However, before reaching their destination, the officers reportedly demanded ₦60,000 from them. Despite searching them and finding no incriminating items, the officers allegedly carried out these actions.

“A bunch of power-drunk beasts. Nigeria, my country,” he lamented.

The post included a video capturing parts of the encounter. As it circulated online, many Nigerians expressed outrage in the comments, condemning the alleged abuse of power and calling for justice.

See some reactions below:

@danieI_main: “Our police need to do better, what is all these Harrasment about?? Can’t deal man.”

@Asarailu_: “I will never pity a Nigerian policeman never, they are worse than devil itself. Wicked people and too corrupt.”

@_simeon___: “omo, the nigeran police never still change, nigera my country 💔 and this happens every day in our environment , we need changes ASAP.”

@plxyboiballing: “You can’t even report them cos corruption rules the office sef. Nawa,this police brutality naso them do that NYSC babe,they legit went to arrest her without proper follow up,if not for her lawyers.”

@thisisnkem1: “Oh, I saw you three two days ago when it happened from my ride. Mehnn it was horrible and I just knew they were going to demand outrageous fee from you three. Glad you all are safe.”

@manwiththafvnk: “im sorry bro but una for done work am out before the slaps come in and all that bc e still end for settlement. it could have been worse so thank Jah.”

@psyche_Albert: “This is crazy fr. Had an experience too yesterday and can’t heal of the trauma. People who are supposed to save you are the one attacking you.”

@bagboylammy: “Walai we don’t talk about this brutality enough. Police dey scare citizens atp. Dress nice and look clean and you’re flagged. if you don’t comply to kneeling down or pressing money they shoot at you for no fucking reason. THEY SHOOT i sabi,honestly i don tire.”

@Arewa_cinephile: “Idk if it’s the abj boy in me but if I didn’t do anything wrong you no fit press me wallahi ! Why will I enter you car sef.”

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