‘You’re Supposed to Protect People’: Foreigner Alleges Police Brutality and Extortion in Nigeria

A foreign national has accused a Divisional Police Officer in Nigeria of wrongful detention and extortion. In a video shared online, he says the officer targeted him because of his skin colour and demanded money. He claims the officer threatened to involve the Commissioner of Police when he resisted the bribe. Visibly upset, he warns the matter will “go international” and reminds authorities that they are meant to “protect people.” The incident has sparked concern about police conduct and calls for accountability. The full clip is circulating on social media, shared via a popular entertainment blog.

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