Nigerian Police Officers Caught Demanding ₦50,000 Bribe Over Tinted Glass Permit at Anambra Checkpoint
A viral video has exposed Nigerian police officers allegedly demanding a ₦50,000 bribe from a motorist at the Nise checkpoint in Anambra State over a tinted glass permit. The video, shared by activist Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) on X (formerly Twitter), shows the driver stating that his documents were in order, but the officers insisted on payment despite a court-ordered hold on tinted glass enforcement.
One officer is heard refusing to release the driver without payment, saying he would ignore calls to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The incident has reignited public concerns over extortion and misconduct by security operatives at road checkpoints.
As of the report, the Anambra State Police Command had not issued an official statement, while social media users continue to call for investigation and disciplinary action against the officers involved.
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A viral video has exposed Nigerian police officers allegedly demanding a ₦50,000 bribe from a motorist at the Nise checkpoint in Anambra State over a tinted glass permit. The video, shared by activist Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) on X (formerly Twitter), shows the driver stating that his documents were in order, but the officers insisted on payment despite a court-ordered hold on tinted glass enforcement.
One officer is heard refusing to release the driver without payment, saying he would ignore calls to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The incident has reignited public concerns over extortion and misconduct by security operatives at road checkpoints.
As of the report, the Anambra State Police Command had not issued an official statement, while social media users continue to call for investigation and disciplinary action against the officers involved.
Watch Video Here
Nigerian Police Officers Caught Demanding ₦50,000 Bribe Over Tinted Glass Permit at Anambra Checkpoint
A viral video has exposed Nigerian police officers allegedly demanding a ₦50,000 bribe from a motorist at the Nise checkpoint in Anambra State over a tinted glass permit. The video, shared by activist Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) on X (formerly Twitter), shows the driver stating that his documents were in order, but the officers insisted on payment despite a court-ordered hold on tinted glass enforcement.
One officer is heard refusing to release the driver without payment, saying he would ignore calls to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The incident has reignited public concerns over extortion and misconduct by security operatives at road checkpoints.
As of the report, the Anambra State Police Command had not issued an official statement, while social media users continue to call for investigation and disciplinary action against the officers involved.
Watch Video Here
