Police Checkpoint ‘I Would Have Detained You If You Were Igbo’ Sparks Outrage

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A motorist recorded an encounter at a police checkpoint on the Akure axis where officers stopped his vehicle and found no offense. They inspected all documents, then demanded money before letting him go. When he refused, one officer admitted he only wanted to check if the driver was Igbo and would have detained him on that basis. This admission points to a pattern of ethnic profiling and extortion within security agencies. Similar reports have emerged from traders, transport operators, and young professionals who say they face arbitrary searches, prolonged detention, and threats of fabricated charges at checkpoints across Nigeria. The Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law. This incident demands an impartial investigation, disciplinary action if misconduct is found, and stronger anti-bias training to rebuild trust in policing.

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