- A Nigerian man has accused officers of the Nigeria Police Force of detaining him in Ajah, Lagos, over a used battery without receipt and refusing to take him to the station, sparking reactions online.
- He further explained that he was willing to cooperate with any legitimate investigation but insisted on due process.
A Nigerian man has taken to social media to recount his encounter with officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Ajah, Lagos, alleging harassment and attempted extortion.
According to the man, the incident occurred while he was transporting a used battery, which he claimed belonged to him. He alleged that the officers stopped him and questioned him over the lack of a receipt for the item.
Narrating his experience, he said, “Nigerian police officers held me here in Ajah, Lagos because I’m carrying a used battery without a receipt. I told them to take me to the station so I can make a statement, but they refused. They are still with my car papers.”
He further explained that he was willing to cooperate with any legitimate investigation but insisted on due process.
“I was transporting used battery. If they want any investigation, they can take my details from my driver’s license,” he stated.
The man also alleged that he understood the officers’ intentions but chose not to comply.
“I already know what they wanted, but I told them I’ll never give them shishi,” he added.
The incident has since sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians sharing similar experiences and calling for improved accountability within the police force.
Read some of the comments below:
@Yahuza_Gobir
If Them No Kpai One Police Officer The Rest No Go Get Sense
@C_Omenka
Can’t those police officers be disciplined for once we understand the salary may not be enough why not protested for increased instead of embarrassing yourself and the already embarrassed nation
@chiderashedrac2
The worst institution in Nigeria is the police force, majority of then lack training
@UmehWrites
You can’t even defend these guys because the bad eggs among them has overwhelmed the good ones. You want to open office on the head of another person outside the office of the NPF. These guys are never beating the allegations. SMH
@DeeWestMoney
Your brain suppose let you know say dem wan collect money like that. Just do the transfer and go
@chrisdadiva
Between Abuja police men and Lagos police men which one even worst??? cus e be like say abuja own worst pass, it’s such a shame!
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