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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by Starships4u(m): 2:13pm On Jun 23, 2023
Ado ke?

E ti je gbese....
Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by Wealthoptulent(m): 2:13pm On Jun 23, 2023
Ayefele Track, BITTER EXPERIENCE i dey ▶️ play mind as I read through ya story
Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by occfx: 2:16pm On Jun 23, 2023
Thuglife2020:
We still have a long way to go in this country regarding police brutality. This happened on 16th to 17th of June, 2023.

This happened in Ado-Ekiti.

Admin, please, push to front page

This is an account of the events that unfolded yesterday night.

We received a call from a friend at approximately 9pm, informing us of their arrest for an alleged assault on a civilian and urgently requesting our presence at the police station that same night.

We promptly proceeded to the station, where we encountered several police officers stationed at the entrance. They inquired about the purpose of our visit, and we explained that we were there to support our arrested friend. Upon our explanation, we were granted access to the premises.

Upon reaching the designated area, we encountered a group of officers, and a female officer assumed responsibility for assisting us. She informed us that the suspect was unavailable for visitation at that particular time and advised us to return the following day. Despite our attempts to persuade her otherwise, she remained steadfast in her decision. Consequently, three of us departed and waited outside, while one individual who had initially accompanied us continued to engage in conversation with the female officer. Unfortunately, all his efforts to persuade her were futile.

At that point, I noticed a worrisome escalation in the woman's demeanor, suggesting that she intended to exacerbate the situation. Sensing trouble, I stepped aside and retrieved my phone. As soon as the police officers noticed that I had my phone out, they swiftly approached and confiscated it, subsequently grabbing me by my clothing and forcibly dragging me back into the police station alongside my friend.

Inside the station, the woman locked the door and immediately began accusing us of attacking the officers present. Another officer arrived, and without giving us an opportunity to explain our side of the story, he resorted to physical violence, repeatedly slapping us and demanding that we sit on the floor.
The officer then escorted us to his office, where we had a brief conversation with him about the purpose of our visit. The DPO came, and he inquired about the individual who had taken out their phone during the intense argument, and I acknowledged that it was me. Consequently, he instructed one of the officers to detain me while allowing my friends to leave. These events transpired within the confines of the police station.

The officer led me to the counter, with the DPO (Divisional Police Officer) accompanying us. Upon reaching the counter, my slippers were confiscated. While waiting there, before being taken to the holding cell, the female officer levied an accusation against me, claiming that I had assaulted her by pushing her. I vehemently denied the allegation, emphasizing that such an incident never occurred. During the argument, she had been holding onto my friend's clothing, while a male officer had a grip on mine because I had taken out my phone.

This denial seemed to anger the DPO, who deemed my speech aggressive and labeled me as stubborn. He threatened to teach me a lesson and asserted that I would be taken to court the following day. Subsequently, I was placed in custody. Shortly after being locked up, I was escorted out again to provide a statement. I recounted the events that transpired prior to being returned to the cell.

The following day, an officer approached me while I was still in the cell and informed me that the DPO had decided to release me on the condition that I offer an apology. I firmly and unequivocally expressed to the officer that the DPO was fully aware of the events that transpired the previous night and that my confinement was merely a result of my refusal to comply. I made it clear that I was not prepared to apologize to the DPO for something I did not do, as it would be an infringement upon my rights.

The officer realized that I was not willing to comply with the demand. Despite this, the DPO ordered my release. If I had committed a grave offense, I would have been willing to apologize, but I firmly believed that my rights had been violated, and I refused to apologize for something I did not perpetrate.

Later on, another officer arrived to effect my release and escorted me upstairs. This officer informed me that the DPO had instructed him to prepare my case file as I would be taken to court. I was taken aback by this development, as I questioned the basis for such action. What charges would be brought against me? From where did these accusations arise? The officer responsible for preparing the case file was fully aware of the actual events that took place, yet he had to adhere to the instructions given to him.

Subsequently, another officer entered the scene and proceeded to read both my statement from the previous night and the statement provided by the female officer involved in the incident. This officer expressed a refusal to accept the contents of my statement, citing that I had included too much detail. To my astonishment, he presented a different statement and instructed me to complete it according to his guidance.

It became evident to me that he intended for me to incriminate myself by accepting responsibility for assaulting the police officer. When he began posing questions and directing me on what to write, I firmly stated that everything that had transpired had already been documented in my initial statement, and that was the only account I would repeat. This response infuriated him, and he accused me of being stubborn, threatening that they would take punitive action against me.

Meanwhile, my friends had arrived at the station and were working towards resolving the situation. They sought an audience with the DPO, engaging in conversation to explain the circumstances. The DPO instructed them to retrieve me, and they proceeded to the office where I was writing the statement. They accompanied me to the DPO's office, where the female police officer was also present.

The DPO requested that the woman provide an account of what had transpired the previous night. Unfortunately, she proceeded to fabricate numerous falsehoods in front of my friends, taking advantage of their intervention in the matter. She accused me of assaulting her; and my friends, despite recognizing the untruthfulness of her claims, were unable to intervene as their primary objective was to secure my release.


The individual accused me of assault, and my friends, who were present, had to prioritize my removal from the situation. Consequently, despite any claims made by the accuser, I acknowledge my involvement in the alleged incident. However, I was only afforded a brief opportunity to speak before being instructed to remain silent.

This led to a situation where everyone, including myself, showed deference (prostrate) to the District Police Officer (DPO), who subsequently ordered my release.

Before my release, I was required to sign a document indicating my understanding, and a friend who accompanied me was also asked to sign a similar undertaking. Reluctantly, I was compelled to accept responsibility for assaulting a police officer in uniform while they were on duty. My mugshots were taken. Although I was disinclined to accept this, I recognized that declining or asserting my rights would likely result in continued detention.

Before leaving, there were extensive discussions among the on-duty police officers regarding the incident. Some even directly stated to me that I had assaulted a police officer. However, my friends strongly advised me against defending myself, as they feared the repercussions of challenging the prevailing narrative.

It was apparent that these officers had formed their opinions solely based on the statement provided by the accuser, without expressing any interest in hearing my side of the story. Interestingly, the officers who were present during the incident and were aware of my innocence chose to remain silent, abstaining from participating in the discussions.

I didn't bother to read... Don't expect vip treatment at the Nigerian police station. I wil read later anyway
Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by Exmilitant(m): 2:20pm On Jun 23, 2023
Cloudflare:
Whoever read that long epistle should summarize abeg
Stubborn op thinks he has a right in Nigeria.

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by fringz11(m): 2:21pm On Jun 23, 2023
Your's is a small case ... I was locked up for 35 days in a foreign land for nothing ...just suspicion of being a nigerian spy.... police everywhere are dirty

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by Gbenga4ever1411: 2:21pm On Jun 23, 2023
Naija police na your friends
Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by seborrhic: 2:25pm On Jun 23, 2023
occfx:


I didn't bother to read... Don't expect vip treatment at the Nigerian police station. I wil read later anyway
You didn't bother to read,yet you quoted the whole thing!
Dindirin!!

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by Image123(m): 2:26pm On Jun 23, 2023
You don't even have one single name. undecided undecided
It's gone.
Until we have working cameras installed everywhere and accountable. Don't go forming Moses in Nigeria. This is not Egypt, be guided OP.

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by idanone(m): 2:28pm On Jun 23, 2023
Candidlady:



Do Ihave to be a Muslim to know bout their festive periods undecided
good response, may God bless you richly

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by KazikageSama: 2:28pm On Jun 23, 2023
f you've clocked 20 in NG and was never assaulted by an officer of the Nigerian Police, you don't know what God has done for you.
Those people are devils, demon and detestable

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by occfx: 2:28pm On Jun 23, 2023
seborrhic:

You didn't bother to read,yet you quoted the whole thing!
Dindirin!!

No mind me... As I see Nigeria police station, there was no need to read yet.

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by Zealoy(m): 2:29pm On Jun 23, 2023
Oga u are just lucky, haven't u heard the story about a young man that was imprisoned for over 14yrs for the crime he didnt commit, simply that he rejected to testify against a police officer that had issue with his senior officer or something like that, this men in black are something else abeg next time no prove strong head or argue with them inside police station o

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by Ayodeoba: 2:31pm On Jun 23, 2023
Policeman! The goods ones will continue to live in peace while the bad ones will end in pieces

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by mfm04622: 2:32pm On Jun 23, 2023
Thuglife2020:
We still have a long way to go in this country regarding police brutality. This happened on 16th to 17th of June, 2023.

This happened in Ado-Ekiti.

Admin, please, push to front page

This is an account of the events that unfolded yesterday night.

We received a call from a friend at approximately 9pm, informing us of their arrest for an alleged assault on a civilian and urgently requesting our presence at the police station that same night.

We promptly proceeded to the station, where we encountered several police officers stationed at the entrance. They inquired about the purpose of our visit, and we explained that we were there to support our arrested friend. Upon our explanation, we were granted access to the premises.

Upon reaching the designated area, we encountered a group of officers, and a female officer assumed responsibility for assisting us. She informed us that the suspect was unavailable for visitation at that particular time and advised us to return the following day. Despite our attempts to persuade her otherwise, she remained steadfast in her decision. Consequently, three of us departed and waited outside, while one individual who had initially accompanied us continued to engage in conversation with the female officer. Unfortunately, all his efforts to persuade her were futile.

At that point, I noticed a worrisome escalation in the woman's demeanor, suggesting that she intended to exacerbate the situation. Sensing trouble, I stepped aside and retrieved my phone. As soon as the police officers noticed that I had my phone out, they swiftly approached and confiscated it, subsequently grabbing me by my clothing and forcibly dragging me back into the police station alongside my friend.

Inside the station, the woman locked the door and immediately began accusing us of attacking the officers present. Another officer arrived, and without giving us an opportunity to explain our side of the story, he resorted to physical violence, repeatedly slapping us and demanding that we sit on the floor.
The officer then escorted us to his office, where we had a brief conversation with him about the purpose of our visit. The DPO came, and he inquired about the individual who had taken out their phone during the intense argument, and I acknowledged that it was me. Consequently, he instructed one of the officers to detain me while allowing my friends to leave. These events transpired within the confines of the police station.

The officer led me to the counter, with the DPO (Divisional Police Officer) accompanying us. Upon reaching the counter, my slippers were confiscated. While waiting there, before being taken to the holding cell, the female officer levied an accusation against me, claiming that I had assaulted her by pushing her. I vehemently denied the allegation, emphasizing that such an incident never occurred. During the argument, she had been holding onto my friend's clothing, while a male officer had a grip on mine because I had taken out my phone.

This denial seemed to anger the DPO, who deemed my speech aggressive and labeled me as stubborn. He threatened to teach me a lesson and asserted that I would be taken to court the following day. Subsequently, I was placed in custody. Shortly after being locked up, I was escorted out again to provide a statement. I recounted the events that transpired prior to being returned to the cell.

The following day, an officer approached me while I was still in the cell and informed me that the DPO had decided to release me on the condition that I offer an apology. I firmly and unequivocally expressed to the officer that the DPO was fully aware of the events that transpired the previous night and that my confinement was merely a result of my refusal to comply. I made it clear that I was not prepared to apologize to the DPO for something I did not do, as it would be an infringement upon my rights.

The officer realized that I was not willing to comply with the demand. Despite this, the DPO ordered my release. If I had committed a grave offense, I would have been willing to apologize, but I firmly believed that my rights had been violated, and I refused to apologize for something I did not perpetrate.

Later on, another officer arrived to effect my release and escorted me upstairs. This officer informed me that the DPO had instructed him to prepare my case file as I would be taken to court. I was taken aback by this development, as I questioned the basis for such action. What charges would be brought against me? From where did these accusations arise? The officer responsible for preparing the case file was fully aware of the actual events that took place, yet he had to adhere to the instructions given to him.

Subsequently, another officer entered the scene and proceeded to read both my statement from the previous night and the statement provided by the female officer involved in the incident. This officer expressed a refusal to accept the contents of my statement, citing that I had included too much detail. To my astonishment, he presented a different statement and instructed me to complete it according to his guidance.

It became evident to me that he intended for me to incriminate myself by accepting responsibility for assaulting the police officer. When he began posing questions and directing me on what to write, I firmly stated that everything that had transpired had already been documented in my initial statement, and that was the only account I would repeat. This response infuriated him, and he accused me of being stubborn, threatening that they would take punitive action against me.

Meanwhile, my friends had arrived at the station and were working towards resolving the situation. They sought an audience with the DPO, engaging in conversation to explain the circumstances. The DPO instructed them to retrieve me, and they proceeded to the office where I was writing the statement. They accompanied me to the DPO's office, where the female police officer was also present.

The DPO requested that the woman provide an account of what had transpired the previous night. Unfortunately, she proceeded to fabricate numerous falsehoods in front of my friends, taking advantage of their intervention in the matter. She accused me of assaulting her; and my friends, despite recognizing the untruthfulness of her claims, were unable to intervene as their primary objective was to secure my release.


The individual accused me of assault, and my friends, who were present, had to prioritize my removal from the situation. Consequently, despite any claims made by the accuser, I acknowledge my involvement in the alleged incident. However, I was only afforded a brief opportunity to speak before being instructed to remain silent.

This led to a situation where everyone, including myself, showed deference (prostrate) to the District Police Officer (DPO), who subsequently ordered my release.

Before my release, I was required to sign a document indicating my understanding, and a friend who accompanied me was also asked to sign a similar undertaking. Reluctantly, I was compelled to accept responsibility for assaulting a police officer in uniform while they were on duty. My mugshots were taken. Although I was disinclined to accept this, I recognized that declining or asserting my rights would likely result in continued detention.

Before leaving, there were extensive discussions among the on-duty police officers regarding the incident. Some even directly stated to me that I had assaulted a police officer. However, my friends strongly advised me against defending myself, as they feared the repercussions of challenging the prevailing narrative.

It was apparent that these officers had formed their opinions solely based on the statement provided by the accuser, without expressing any interest in hearing my side of the story. Interestingly, the officers who were present during the incident and were aware of my innocence chose to remain silent, abstaining from participating in the discussions.

Report them to Police Commission!!

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by Neoteny7: 2:35pm On Jun 23, 2023
Thuglife2020:
We still have a long way to go in this country regarding police brutality. This happened on 16th to 17th of June, 2023.

This happened in Ado-Ekiti.

Admin, please, push to front page

This is an account of the events that unfolded yesterday night.

We received a call from a friend at approximately 9pm, informing us of their arrest for an alleged assault on a civilian and urgently requesting our presence at the police station that same night.

We promptly proceeded to the station, where we encountered several police officers stationed at the entrance. They inquired about the purpose of our visit, and we explained that we were there to support our arrested friend. Upon our explanation, we were granted access to the premises.

Upon reaching the designated area, we encountered a group of officers, and a female officer assumed responsibility for assisting us. She informed us that the suspect was unavailable for visitation at that particular time and advised us to return the following day. Despite our attempts to persuade her otherwise, she remained steadfast in her decision. Consequently, three of us departed and waited outside, while one individual who had initially accompanied us continued to engage in conversation with the female officer. Unfortunately, all his efforts to persuade her were futile.

At that point, I noticed a worrisome escalation in the woman's demeanor, suggesting that she intended to exacerbate the situation. Sensing trouble, I stepped aside and retrieved my phone. As soon as the police officers noticed that I had my phone out, they swiftly approached and confiscated it, subsequently grabbing me by my clothing and forcibly dragging me back into the police station alongside my friend.

Inside the station, the woman locked the door and immediately began accusing us of attacking the officers present. Another officer arrived, and without giving us an opportunity to explain our side of the story, he resorted to physical violence, repeatedly slapping us and demanding that we sit on the floor.
The officer then escorted us to his office, where we had a brief conversation with him about the purpose of our visit. The DPO came, and he inquired about the individual who had taken out their phone during the intense argument, and I acknowledged that it was me. Consequently, he instructed one of the officers to detain me while allowing my friends to leave. These events transpired within the confines of the police station.

The officer led me to the counter, with the DPO (Divisional Police Officer) accompanying us. Upon reaching the counter, my slippers were confiscated. While waiting there, before being taken to the holding cell, the female officer levied an accusation against me, claiming that I had assaulted her by pushing her. I vehemently denied the allegation, emphasizing that such an incident never occurred. During the argument, she had been holding onto my friend's clothing, while a male officer had a grip on mine because I had taken out my phone.

This denial seemed to anger the DPO, who deemed my speech aggressive and labeled me as stubborn. He threatened to teach me a lesson and asserted that I would be taken to court the following day. Subsequently, I was placed in custody. Shortly after being locked up, I was escorted out again to provide a statement. I recounted the events that transpired prior to being returned to the cell.

The following day, an officer approached me while I was still in the cell and informed me that the DPO had decided to release me on the condition that I offer an apology. I firmly and unequivocally expressed to the officer that the DPO was fully aware of the events that transpired the previous night and that my confinement was merely a result of my refusal to comply. I made it clear that I was not prepared to apologize to the DPO for something I did not do, as it would be an infringement upon my rights.

The officer realized that I was not willing to comply with the demand. Despite this, the DPO ordered my release. If I had committed a grave offense, I would have been willing to apologize, but I firmly believed that my rights had been violated, and I refused to apologize for something I did not perpetrate.

Later on, another officer arrived to effect my release and escorted me upstairs. This officer informed me that the DPO had instructed him to prepare my case file as I would be taken to court. I was taken aback by this development, as I questioned the basis for such action. What charges would be brought against me? From where did these accusations arise? The officer responsible for preparing the case file was fully aware of the actual events that took place, yet he had to adhere to the instructions given to him.

Subsequently, another officer entered the scene and proceeded to read both my statement from the previous night and the statement provided by the female officer involved in the incident. This officer expressed a refusal to accept the contents of my statement, citing that I had included too much detail. To my astonishment, he presented a different statement and instructed me to complete it according to his guidance.

It became evident to me that he intended for me to incriminate myself by accepting responsibility for assaulting the police officer. When he began posing questions and directing me on what to write, I firmly stated that everything that had transpired had already been documented in my initial statement, and that was the only account I would repeat. This response infuriated him, and he accused me of being stubborn, threatening that they would take punitive action against me.

Meanwhile, my friends had arrived at the station and were working towards resolving the situation. They sought an audience with the DPO, engaging in conversation to explain the circumstances. The DPO instructed them to retrieve me, and they proceeded to the office where I was writing the statement. They accompanied me to the DPO's office, where the female police officer was also present.

The DPO requested that the woman provide an account of what had transpired the previous night. Unfortunately, she proceeded to fabricate numerous falsehoods in front of my friends, taking advantage of their intervention in the matter. She accused me of assaulting her; and my friends, despite recognizing the untruthfulness of her claims, were unable to intervene as their primary objective was to secure my release.


The individual accused me of assault, and my friends, who were present, had to prioritize my removal from the situation. Consequently, despite any claims made by the accuser, I acknowledge my involvement in the alleged incident. However, I was only afforded a brief opportunity to speak before being instructed to remain silent.

This led to a situation where everyone, including myself, showed deference (prostrate) to the District Police Officer (DPO), who subsequently ordered my release.

Before my release, I was required to sign a document indicating my understanding, and a friend who accompanied me was also asked to sign a similar undertaking. Reluctantly, I was compelled to accept responsibility for assaulting a police officer in uniform while they were on duty. My mugshots were taken. Although I was disinclined to accept this, I recognized that declining or asserting my rights would likely result in continued detention.

Before leaving, there were extensive discussions among the on-duty police officers regarding the incident. Some even directly stated to me that I had assaulted a police officer. However, my friends strongly advised me against defending myself, as they feared the repercussions of challenging the prevailing narrative.

It was apparent that these officers had formed their opinions solely based on the statement provided by the accuser, without expressing any interest in hearing my side of the story. Interestingly, the officers who were present during the incident and were aware of my innocence chose to remain silent, abstaining from participating in the discussions.


We only have your side of the story
Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by eteebanky1: 2:35pm On Jun 23, 2023
33Solomonf:
(Veteran in the building)




Op so you want me to read all this ur grammar abi?


Say na ur papa dey feed me abi na u buy phone or sub data for me?


Always try to use ur head


Just brief us simple





Infact op I dey hungry






(Veteran signout)

Werey grin
Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by chypotenti(m): 2:36pm On Jun 23, 2023
This is exactly why I hate this particular set of uniformed men..they harass the citizens they are meant to protect.....that was how they arrested me and my younger brother that year for doing nothing...we were handcuffed like criminals, our offence was that we went to watch football that's all....we were labelled criminals and detained for the night....Nigerian Police Force needs to be reformed.....End SARS will be nothing compared to what will happen next.

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by Realmrsean: 2:36pm On Jun 23, 2023
Police are the worse kinds of beings you can encounter in Nigeria

Worse still, they have access to guns..

Why give illiterates and criminals access to guns in the first place undecided
Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by Stevven(m): 2:37pm On Jun 23, 2023
This is just wrong. Abuse of power.
Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by Deepspirituals: 2:38pm On Jun 23, 2023
CondenseMilk:
Where you born and raised in Nigeria?

Na normal thing for here o!


Hmm, You never see where thief dey carry him victim go police station with confidence!

grin grin grin
Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by okoloto: 2:39pm On Jun 23, 2023
I'm not a police officer nor do I like them but let's be frank here, every office have rules. Even in company offices if you flaunt the rules, you can be worked out or arrested if you prove otherwise.
There is no way all officers in the station will allow to be detained if you behaved yourself. Carrying a phone in a police station is not allowed. The officer demeanour must have changed due to what you said. Moreso there should be office hours. 9 pm is late. In as much as we cry police brutality perpatrated by few eggs, we should also respect the fact that without the police, we won't be a bit safe to live. Nobody takes Insult in his office. There are still good policement

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by ShaqFu: 2:39pm On Jun 23, 2023
Thuglife2020:
We still have a long way to go in this country regarding police brutality. This happened on 16th to 17th of June, 2023.

This happened in Ado-Ekiti.

Admin, please, push to front page

This is an account of the events that unfolded yesterday night.

We received a call from a friend at approximately 9pm, informing us of their arrest for an alleged assault on a civilian and urgently requesting our presence at the police station that same night.

We promptly proceeded to the station, where we encountered several police officers stationed at the entrance. They inquired about the purpose of our visit, and we explained that we were there to support our arrested friend. Upon our explanation, we were granted access to the premises.

Upon reaching the designated area, we encountered a group of officers, and a female officer assumed responsibility for assisting us. She informed us that the suspect was unavailable for visitation at that particular time and advised us to return the following day. Despite our attempts to persuade her otherwise, she remained steadfast in her decision. Consequently, three of us departed and waited outside, while one individual who had initially accompanied us continued to engage in conversation with the female officer. Unfortunately, all his efforts to persuade her were futile.

At that point, I noticed a worrisome escalation in the woman's demeanor, suggesting that she intended to exacerbate the situation. Sensing trouble, I stepped aside and retrieved my phone. As soon as the police officers noticed that I had my phone out, they swiftly approached and confiscated it, subsequently grabbing me by my clothing and forcibly dragging me back into the police station alongside my friend.

Inside the station, the woman locked the door and immediately began accusing us of attacking the officers present. Another officer arrived, and without giving us an opportunity to explain our side of the story, he resorted to physical violence, repeatedly slapping us and demanding that we sit on the floor.
The officer then escorted us to his office, where we had a brief conversation with him about the purpose of our visit. The DPO came, and he inquired about the individual who had taken out their phone during the intense argument, and I acknowledged that it was me. Consequently, he instructed one of the officers to detain me while allowing my friends to leave. These events transpired within the confines of the police station.

The officer led me to the counter, with the DPO (Divisional Police Officer) accompanying us. Upon reaching the counter, my slippers were confiscated. While waiting there, before being taken to the holding cell, the female officer levied an accusation against me, claiming that I had assaulted her by pushing her. I vehemently denied the allegation, emphasizing that such an incident never occurred. During the argument, she had been holding onto my friend's clothing, while a male officer had a grip on mine because I had taken out my phone.

This denial seemed to anger the DPO, who deemed my speech aggressive and labeled me as stubborn. He threatened to teach me a lesson and asserted that I would be taken to court the following day. Subsequently, I was placed in custody. Shortly after being locked up, I was escorted out again to provide a statement. I recounted the events that transpired prior to being returned to the cell.

The following day, an officer approached me while I was still in the cell and informed me that the DPO had decided to release me on the condition that I offer an apology. I firmly and unequivocally expressed to the officer that the DPO was fully aware of the events that transpired the previous night and that my confinement was merely a result of my refusal to comply. I made it clear that I was not prepared to apologize to the DPO for something I did not do, as it would be an infringement upon my rights.

The officer realized that I was not willing to comply with the demand. Despite this, the DPO ordered my release. If I had committed a grave offense, I would have been willing to apologize, but I firmly believed that my rights had been violated, and I refused to apologize for something I did not perpetrate.

Later on, another officer arrived to effect my release and escorted me upstairs. This officer informed me that the DPO had instructed him to prepare my case file as I would be taken to court. I was taken aback by this development, as I questioned the basis for such action. What charges would be brought against me? From where did these accusations arise? The officer responsible for preparing the case file was fully aware of the actual events that took place, yet he had to adhere to the instructions given to him.

Subsequently, another officer entered the scene and proceeded to read both my statement from the previous night and the statement provided by the female officer involved in the incident. This officer expressed a refusal to accept the contents of my statement, citing that I had included too much detail. To my astonishment, he presented a different statement and instructed me to complete it according to his guidance.

It became evident to me that he intended for me to incriminate myself by accepting responsibility for assaulting the police officer. When he began posing questions and directing me on what to write, I firmly stated that everything that had transpired had already been documented in my initial statement, and that was the only account I would repeat. This response infuriated him, and he accused me of being stubborn, threatening that they would take punitive action against me.

Meanwhile, my friends had arrived at the station and were working towards resolving the situation. They sought an audience with the DPO, engaging in conversation to explain the circumstances. The DPO instructed them to retrieve me, and they proceeded to the office where I was writing the statement. They accompanied me to the DPO's office, where the female police officer was also present.

The DPO requested that the woman provide an account of what had transpired the previous night. Unfortunately, she proceeded to fabricate numerous falsehoods in front of my friends, taking advantage of their intervention in the matter. She accused me of assaulting her; and my friends, despite recognizing the untruthfulness of her claims, were unable to intervene as their primary objective was to secure my release.


The individual accused me of assault, and my friends, who were present, had to prioritize my removal from the situation. Consequently, despite any claims made by the accuser, I acknowledge my involvement in the alleged incident. However, I was only afforded a brief opportunity to speak before being instructed to remain silent.

This led to a situation where everyone, including myself, showed deference (prostrate) to the District Police Officer (DPO), who subsequently ordered my release.

Before my release, I was required to sign a document indicating my understanding, and a friend who accompanied me was also asked to sign a similar undertaking. Reluctantly, I was compelled to accept responsibility for assaulting a police officer in uniform while they were on duty. My mugshots were taken. Although I was disinclined to accept this, I recognized that declining or asserting my rights would likely result in continued detention.

Before leaving, there were extensive discussions among the on-duty police officers regarding the incident. Some even directly stated to me that I had assaulted a police officer. However, my friends strongly advised me against defending myself, as they feared the repercussions of challenging the prevailing narrative.

It was apparent that these officers had formed their opinions solely based on the statement provided by the accuser, without expressing any interest in hearing my side of the story. Interestingly, the officers who were present during the incident and were aware of my innocence chose to remain silent, abstaining from participating in the discussions.
which police station did this happen and what is the name of the police officer?

You have every right to seek redress. The statement you signed can be debunked as you can say you signed it under duress and gross harassment.

Your friends made a grave error in getting you to accept you assaulted the female police woman.

If you want to pursue this, contact Benjamin Hundeyin on Twitter and tag this post. I'm sure he will do something about it.

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by benzion72(m): 2:40pm On Jun 23, 2023
Thank God for you. Your parents am sure are praying for you. Never go near a police station without a lawyer to do anything. Many are dead many have spent years in jail. You are a very lucky person

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by capable111(m): 2:40pm On Jun 23, 2023
As your name implies thug life... U re stubborn truly
Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by eteebanky1: 2:41pm On Jun 23, 2023
God won't let over sabi Push you into trouble

The officer on duty told you guys to come back the next morning, but you still insist that you want to see your friend that same night thereby stressing the female officer with nonsense talks

Number 2, D.P.O ordered your release because he acknowledged you begged him but you still insist that you did not apologize to him making the d.p.o to detain you again

Nonsense and ingredients, I hate oversabi people with passion

You think u have right inside a police station in Nigeria, lol mumu grin

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by ruggedtimi(m): 2:42pm On Jun 23, 2023
Hamachi:
Nigeria’s police are notorious for bribery. I’m sure I’ve noted in an old answer related to Nigeria that we used to frequently get stopped on the road to get our “papers and fire extinguisher checked” only to be ultimately asked for money. This used to happen especially on holidays. It is a bad quality of the police force but when you look at it from another angle, you can’t blame the officers because they are severely underpaid in Nigeria.

Most times they really don’t extort you for it and instead ask rather kindly or they kind of act nice and that implies that they want some money. But it’s still kind of all bribery in the end.

I have livei in Nigeria long enough to witness it but this year, some unit of the police called the SARS has made headlines and is infamous for their unjustified halting of citizens and arrest, and often times being violent and needless to say they demand bribes, in this case extorting people for bribes (rather than “asking rather kindly” as I mentioned above). I do not know much about them but I do know that many people hate them. Many have complained of SARS officials violating their rights, and there have been campaigns for the government to put an end to this unit.

Other than that, from my experience I wouldn’t say Nigeria’s police force is the best when it comes to responding to emergencies. Many years ago, our church was robbed and the police arrived 120 minutes after being called. The station was 5 minutes away on a road that never has any traffic, and this was at night. Granted they did manage to catch some of the robbers, and this was many years ago so maybe things have changed. Things were always pretty peaceful in Ibadan during my last few years there so I thankfully never had to experience any incident that would let me know how well the police respond to crimes.
you copied/paste this article from quora

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by rajiedreez: 2:43pm On Jun 23, 2023
Which station
Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by mastermaestro(m): 2:44pm On Jun 23, 2023
greatermax77:
Aside the hate on NPF, nobody read where the OP stated that the Police Officer told him to go and come back the next day because it's late and she can't have access to the suspect but other op's friends left and he continued to disturb the police officers on duty to prove he knows his right.
This is Nigeria and not civilized nation
Everything is wrong down here
We should know how to apply wisdom in any thing we do

I join my voice with yours even though some would soon accuse us of taking sides with the police. Simple instruction, go home and come back tomorrow. It was already late, yet they would not listen. Nor go dey vibrate for police station if you are not a lawyer or an influential fellow seeking to bail a client.

With all due respect, as a nobody, when you arrive a police station respect yourself. Obey simple instructions. Most of our police officers have been severally abused, disrespected and dehumanized by the same Nigerians. That is why you see them taking it on anyone perceived as a soft target.

Nor go dey do oversabi with Nigerian police o, them go kpai you label you kidnapper. When JESUS counselled us to be as wise as a serpent, relating with the Nigerian police is a great part of the mix.

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Re: My Bitter Experience At The Police Station by Aarenasbaba(m): 2:45pm On Jun 23, 2023
I have a friend who called me yesterday and narrated about her father predicament to me…. It was a horrible and terrible one

Prior to yesterday, during one of our discussions, she made me understand that her father has been on sick bed due to hypertension ( I think this is one of the reason y he was forced into retirement) he was a custom officer

They have spent so much on this poor man but his condition keep deteriorating without hope of him getting better. But yesterday, she said all hope has been lost because he had been in comma for the past few days, his body keep peeling and he is smelling really bad. He’s yet to die

I felt sorry for her and advised her to keep praying for him so that his death will come with ease

Where am concern is this, people don’t seems to think of the effects of every consequence of their action ( think of this custom man) he might have been a very agile, strong and bold man during his prime. Or perhaps, he might have a been a very callous, corrupt officer during his prime. Whatever the case, there will be a time when our past would surely hunt us. Then there won’t be power or energy to stand tall or strong

Almost every officers in Nigeria are corrupt and they don’t think of their old age

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