"Police officers are no longer hiding to collect ₦100." - Daniel Regha.
A recent tweet by Daniel Regha has brought attention to a disturbing trend in Nigeria: police extortion.
Regha’s statement highlights the brazen nature of this practice, where police officers no longer hide their actions, but instead, proudly demand br!b£s from citizens.
Regha’s tweet points to a deeper issue – the lack of consequences for police officers who engage in extortion.
When there are no repercussions for their actions, officers feel emboldened to continue this practice, often with a sense of entitlement.
This culture of impunity is damaging to the trust between law enforcement and the public. Citizens are left feeling vulnerable and exploited, while the police force’s reputation suffers.
The specific mention of N100 br!b£s at checkpoints is particularly noteworthy. This amount may seem insignificant, but it represents a broader problem.
The constant demand for br!b£s, no matter how small, erodes the public’s faith in the police and perpetuates a culture of corr*ption.
Regha’s tweet also triggered a lot of reactions. Here are some below.
@talk2_joseph – “100 naira? In East they collect 500 and they are not even afraid cos I’m sure they remit to their senior officers, including IGP.”
@Pablo_10_co – “Bro in Calabar they’ll proudly collect money and ask you to wait for your change like you bought something from them. I tell you the police are a much bigger problem in this country than the current price of fuel and other essential commodities.”
@natedeyforyou – “If you like tag the commissioner or the president, they won’t answer you because they’re also taking their cut.”
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To address this issue, it is essential to establish a system of accountability within the police force.
What do you think?
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