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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by ajuwarhodes(f): 7:46pm On Feb 25, 2017
Ole ni won
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by Alobaloye2(m): 7:47pm On Feb 25, 2017
Wetin u expect man must chop...but our policemen no dey try at all
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by FLYFIRE(m): 7:52pm On Feb 25, 2017
That is the least stopped in Abuja I can confirm.
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by eezeribe(m): 7:55pm On Feb 25, 2017
autojosh:
After watching the trend at several police checkpoints, I was able to conclude that the Nigeria policemen prefer to stop SUVs… Well, that after the Okadas sha.

I didn’t ponder for too long before 2 reasons came to my mind. I’d like to share them and also get more reasons from you guys in the comment section..

1. Tinted Windows
As we all know, a large chunk of SUVs come with factory tint windows (Privacy Glass). This has made the Men In Black to fall in love with them on Nigerian roads.. Because the drivers may have fake tint permit or may not even have at all. Policemen have been using this tint thing to chop for some time now and I guess it’s not stopping soon.

The only way to escape constant harassment is to have a valid tint permit whether you drive an SUV or a mini car.

2. SUVs Are For Big Men/Women
There is a popular believe that anyone who drives an SUV is rich. What a myth! Anyways, it seems the uniformed men believe there is a higher chance of something dropping from the owners of SUVs. Sometimes, they even chase after you in those Danfo buses they’ve chartered for the day.

So if you are an existing or a potential SUV owner, be ready for a little more taxing depending on the areas you drive to.

Let’s know if you have the same thought and additional reasons.

https://autojosh.com/2-reasons-nigeria-policemen-like-to-stop-suvs-at-checkpoints/

I totally disagree with this post... Naija police officers hardly stop SUV's...

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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by Emeskhalifa(m): 8:02pm On Feb 25, 2017
OkoYibo:
Just one post from the OP, and it made front-page? The way NL dey do these days taya person.
E be like say na here for Nairaland Buhari dey hide.

Anyway, just yesterday, some Federal SARS guys used their vehicle to double cross one really sleek Benz at Ikeja. In trying to double cross it, they scratched d paint a little. Like 3 of them jumped down with bulletproof vests n all gra-gra.

They came down and saw one young guy at the wheels. They asked him to come down but when he came down, he was a mechanic wearing overalls. He went to look at the dent and looked at it. Thereafter, he used his phone to make a call. Thereafter, he gave the phone to one of the SARS guys.

I don't know who he called, whether it is our father in Heaven or our father in UK, but you needed to see these SARS guys begging. They tried to clean d scratch, but it was still obvious. See SARS dey clean motor with mechanic standing back.
This can't be true coz dem no go even allow u make call
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by philipobiz: 8:03pm On Feb 25, 2017
OkoYibo:
Just one post from the OP, and it made front-page? The way NL dey do these days taya person.
E be like say na here for Nairaland Buhari dey hide.

Anyway, just yesterday, some Federal SARS guys used their vehicle to double cross one really sleek Benz at Ikeja. In trying to double cross it, they scratched d paint a little. Like 3 of them jumped down with bulletproof vests n all gra-gra.

They came down and saw one young guy at the wheels. They asked him to come down but when he came down, he was a mechanic wearing overalls. He went to look at the dent and looked at it. Thereafter, he used his phone to make a call. Thereafter, he gave the phone to one of the SARS guys.

I don't know who he called, whether it is our father in Heaven or our father in UK, but you needed to see these SARS guys begging. They tried to clean d scratch, but it was still obvious. See SARS dey clean motor with mechanic standing back.

Yours should have made front page. I think there is a racket between the moderators and posters here. Seun need to investigate.
That was how I posted something, instead of mine making front page, someone modified it and reposted, and it made front page within that same perion.

Please are people rewarded for making front page and for been the first to comment?

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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by Nobody: 8:04pm On Feb 25, 2017
jst to Kollect their normal thing "EGUNJE"
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by OkoYibo: 8:04pm On Feb 25, 2017
Emeskhalifa:

This can't be true coz dem no go even allow u make call

See this one, forget o, sleek Benz differs from Venza or Highlander o!

The mechanic not only made calls, they spoke to whoever he called on the phone.

You bash that kind Mercedes come tok say u no wan tok?

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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by Emeskhalifa(m): 8:06pm On Feb 25, 2017
OkoYibo:


See this one, forget o, sleek Benz differs from Venza or Highlander o!

The mechanic not only made calls, they spoke to whoever he called on the phone.

You bash that kind Mercedes come tok say u no wan tok?
Except if no b DSS. They won't. I know wat am saying
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by OkoYibo: 8:09pm On Feb 25, 2017
Emeskhalifa:

Except if no b DSS. They won't. I know wat am saying

Oga, forget. Their vests had F-SARS written on it. This mechanic called someone on phone and the person spoke to the SARS guys. They were begging.

It was when the guy came down in mechanic overalls that people started laughing. When he saw the dent, be called.

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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by Nobody: 8:12pm On Feb 25, 2017
On the contrary the reverse is the case, at least for me. Before I I drove a Honda Accord EOD for 5 yrs and I'm almost certain to be stopped at any checkpoint. But since I bought a pilot last year I have had peace of mind from men in blacks. I have never been stopped for once at check points. With the eod I was afraid to even overtake policemen when driving behind them, and even when they drive past me they always make a u turn to chase me and then stop me. But with the pilot I overtake them anyhow they don't come after me.
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by Nobody: 8:13pm On Feb 25, 2017
Out of 10 times they stop me, I have only stopped for them once and I came down from the car vibrating and shouting at them for wasting my time. Omo, see begging by policemen, they couldnt even ask why they stopped me again. I come pity them, and tell them to escort me to ATM make I bless their weekend.

You need to see policemen shouting, "Oga bless you for blessing the police force". I come ask them una be pastors now ? Come see laughter.

N/B: Dont try it in mainland, na only for VI/Ikoyi/Lekki we dey do this one.

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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by Nobody: 8:14pm On Feb 25, 2017
I can assure you OP that all the time i drove in nigeria, police never stoped me, the only time i was stopped by road safety people was because my passenger had no seat belt on, and yes! It was an SUV mercedes bluetec 2016 (it is my brother's car by the way i can not afford it) that's all.

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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by burkingx(f): 8:23pm On Feb 25, 2017
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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by Emeskhalifa(m): 8:27pm On Feb 25, 2017
OkoYibo:


Oga, forget. Their vests had F-SARS written on it. This mechanic called someone on phone and the person spoke to the SARS guys. They were begging.

It was when the guy came down in mechanic overalls that people started laughing. When he saw the dent, be called.
Wow!!! Sha like i said no be highlander or venza
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by musicwriter(m): 8:28pm On Feb 25, 2017
They don't actually stop you, if you use a clean expensive SUV, unless it have tinted glass. The only thing you'll get from them most times if they do stop you is "oga anything for us?".

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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by misteryman: 8:32pm On Feb 25, 2017
OP you know it and everybody knows lt.Why didn't you add it up there, Why...Why.

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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by sorepco(m): 9:00pm On Feb 25, 2017
U for snap am na.


OkoYibo:
Just one post from the OP, and it made front-page? The way NL dey do these days taya person.
E be like say na here for Nairaland Buhari dey hide.

Anyway, just yesterday, some Federal SARS guys used their vehicle to double cross one really sleek Benz at Ikeja. In trying to double cross it, they scratched d paint a little. Like 3 of them jumped down with bulletproof vests n all gra-gra.

They came down and saw one young guy at the wheels. They asked him to come down but when he came down, he was a mechanic wearing overalls. He went to look at the dent and looked at it. Thereafter, he used his phone to make a call. Thereafter, he gave the phone to one of the SARS guys.

I don't know who he called, whether it is our father in Heaven or our father in UK, but you needed to see these SARS guys begging. They tried to clean d scratch, but it was still obvious. See SARS dey clean motor with mechanic standing back.

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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by 3kay945(m): 9:01pm On Feb 25, 2017
I have to brace up for them because by mini SUV is tinted.
Though, I have the permit. By the way how much do you guys give them to free yourself

Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by OkoYibo: 9:14pm On Feb 25, 2017
sorepco:
U for snap am na.


Make them use hydraulic slap send me go where Buhari dey, abi?

Abeg, no kill me. Na me wan take over after Osinbajo.
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by Abbeyme: 9:44pm On Feb 25, 2017
OkoYibo:
Just one post from the OP, and it made front-page? The way NL dey do these days taya person.
E be like say na here for Nairaland Buhari dey hide.

Anyway, just yesterday, some Federal SARS guys used their vehicle to double cross one really sleek Benz at Ikeja. In trying to double cross it, they scratched d paint a little. Like 3 of them jumped down with bulletproof vests n all gra-gra.

They came down and saw one young guy at the wheels. They asked him to come down but when he came down, he was a mechanic wearing overalls. He went to look at the dent and looked at it. Thereafter, he used his phone to make a call. Thereafter, he gave the phone to one of the SARS guys.

I don't know who he called, whether it is our father in Heaven or our father in UK, but you needed to see these SARS guys begging. They tried to clean d scratch, but it was still obvious. See SARS dey clean motor with mechanic standing back.

I can't laugh...

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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by YOUNGrapha(m): 9:44pm On Feb 25, 2017
abescom:
Well they should be prepared to stop me many times soon.
bro them no dey stop danfo...stop the road is all urs cheesy
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by jojo1415: 9:46pm On Feb 25, 2017
Let me be part of those dey will stop in my our SUV dis year in Jesus name......Amen
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by Abbeyme: 9:46pm On Feb 25, 2017
greenhulk:
On the contrary the reverse is the case, at least for me. Before I I drove a Honda Accord EOD for 5 yrs and I'm almost certain to be stopped at any checkpoint. But since I bought a pilot last year I have had peace of mind from men in blacks. I have never been stopped for once at check points. With the eod I was afraid to even overtake policemen when driving behind them, and even when they drive past me they always make a u turn to chase me and then stop me. But with the pilot I overtake them anyhow they don't come after me.

Buh you love Honda products sha
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by abescom: 10:03pm On Feb 25, 2017
YOUNGrapha:
bro them no dey stop danfo...stop the road is all urs cheesy
You bloody wish I am jumping Danfo.
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by YOUNGrapha(m): 10:09pm On Feb 25, 2017
abescom:
You bloody wish I am jumping Danfo.
bro abi u don upgrade to lag bus
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by Nobody: 10:41pm On Feb 25, 2017
Abbeyme:


Buh you love Honda products sha

Acually my first choice was Lexus rx330 but then recession came in, dollar became scarce, cars became very expensive and I didn't want to buy salvage... only clean title, so an accident free rx330 became out of my budget. Then wanted to settle for Highlander but the price does not worth its features, u can imagine a Highlander is far more expensive than a pilot of the same year when naturally the pilot is a better buy, better specs, more luxurious. And since I know how Honda works with my experience with EOD I just kukuma settled for the pilot.

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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by lastpage: 12:47am On Feb 26, 2017
AntiWailer:
Are u sure they stop SUVS any how ?

They are scared and not sure of who is inside oo.

Unless they catch u doing something against established laws.

Like making call or something.

Infact, l use to wonder what makes this Policemen to avoid stopping me when l am driving (mostly a new black Pathfinder LE)!

At times l just want to harass them a bit, so l was always hoping they would flag me down but even when l drive very close (and slowly) to them with the hope they would stop me, they just pretend they didn't see me...... and that really annoys me a lot!
I just feel the urge to run them over at times .. but l know that would be illegal and against the law.


Mind you, l cant be caught on the wrong side of the law (Documents, Seat Belt, no Phones while driving, e.t.c) but l just want them to flag me one day so l can really harass them for what they do to other people. angry angry



Lastpage!

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Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by datigbogirl: 1:15am On Feb 26, 2017
Babysheart:
A Nigerian policeman will stop a bicycle. Inasmuch as he feels he can exhort you.


oh boy see yansh...
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by Alexk2(m): 6:46am On Feb 26, 2017
philipobiz:


Yours should have made front page. I think there is a racket between the moderators and posters here. Seun need to investigate.
That was how I posted something, instead of mine making front page, someone modified it and reposted, and it made front page within that same perion.

Please are people rewarded for making front page and for been the first to comment?

No be today bro. it is even More worrisome as they clearly substitute quality for rubbish topics like Tonto, b**bs pics related threads etc
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by 2shur: 7:48am On Feb 26, 2017
e better for nitedan day.
cause 4 day time u go pay more.
but for nite
dem fit free u 3k 4k.
best thing.always carry a binoculars
wen u sight them.just press down the glass of 4all them at least 20feet away from them.

or thirdly u change gear or acceleration and baba dem no born them well..them go jump go left and right.
but mind u.
them sef be guy man.
its either dey stop you at a very bad spot
or nearva bump head.
same with road safety.

or lastly u act deaf and dumb role.
but wen dem tear u better slap.
u go know say army kind.
Re: 2 Reasons Nigeria Policemen Like To Stop Suvs At Checkpoints by 2shur: 7:52am On Feb 26, 2017
eod
camry 2.2 na yahoo boi car na.
greenhulk:
On the contrary the reverse is the case, at least for me. Before I I drove a Honda Accord EOD for 5 yrs and I'm almost certain to be stopped at any checkpoint. But since I bought a pilot last year I have had peace of mind from men in blacks. I have never been stopped for once at check points. With the eod I was afraid to even overtake policemen when driving behind them, and even when they drive past me they always make a u turn to chase me and then stop me. But with the pilot I overtake them anyhow they don't come after me.

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