mukthar2000:
POLICE IS YOUR FRIEND.

God forbid

greatermax77:



But they were told to go and came back the next day or not? Recall he mentioned time about 2100 hrs
Let's use our brains please

I know, what I was pointing out is that u claimed he approached the women was his other friends went away and I only pointed it to u that wasn't the case from what he typed

Bringbackmandat:
you are a corrupt fool. What dignity in agreeing on what you have not done?

well it didn't have to get to the point of him agreeing on what he hadn't done had he left the premises on the first night like he was politely asked to. Not only did he refuse to leave the premises, he is instigating the woman and then pulled out a camera phone to record her after he has provoked her. That's serious ego and pride. He needed to be humbled. It's good they made him prostrate after sleeping in the cell overnight . You can't even try that nonsense in a western country. Once they ask you to leave once , that's it. If you are still there after that that's called TRESPASSING and you will be immediately arrested and locked up. So these Nigerian people followed western procedure

otipoju:
I fear for who no fear Nigerian Police.

They are masters of their craft.

They are no masters of any dirty craft, boss make i tell u, dem and the judge day work hand in hand and dem no say na court you go go las las so dem no day shake, i have had such an experience before

Moh247:
I hate Police Stations and Hospitals... I don't just go there

Two places where no one cares for you.

[quote author=Bringbackmandat post=123988819]why are they afraid of the video if they are really doing the right thing?
Honestly i wish I could answer this, but that's how despicable the system is.

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.

How are police underpaid? How much is their salary? I strongly disagree with that assertion. For people who are experienced in lying and formenting false stories all because of bail money that they want to extort, something that is free. Abeg, police are well paid.

emmyN:
They had no intentions of making good their threat of taking you to court. In fact, the police don't like to go to court for cases like this because every court case is documented and they will have to give account to their superiors how they are utilizing legal resources.

Next time be aware you can't be convicted merely on an officer's word against yours. See how they said your statement contained too much detail? That detail is what would be missing in their fabrications against you and a good lawyer could make a strong case for you.

As an adult in Nigeria, it's good to have a lawyer's number in your contacts, even if it is a pro bono one.

Beyond talking, they can detain you for several days, weeks, months or years awaiting trial. That would be a great waste of time and loss of money. So avoid them as much as possible and pray to God for them to be adequately rewarded.

This reminds me of that joke that nigerian police were in a competition on who can catch a rabbit the fastest.... few seconds later they returned with a hyena shouting "I am a rabbit"

Sad situation

Every sane Nigerian understand your story. We are just helpless.

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.

Thank your stars say creche dem no slap you blue black.

You pull a phone right in the face of an officer... How dumb can you be.

Threatening his livelihood abi you no see how many police camera don sack without benefits.

Carry a pen cam nobody would know it's with you and you can record till kingdom come.


Akonuche ya gara zero.

Lori eee Malo je ki olopa fi e shine shoe.

Not supporting police brutality but use your head of you decide to confront them.

I personally carry a pen cam to record incident and share direct to police service commission.


Police service commission just want real evidence voice and pictures preferably videos and that offices is out of job asap.

nurey:
My condolences to the op. Many of us has had police brutality in so many forms, I have had 2 bad experiences of police brutality one in which I was unjustly arrested and I was driven from 6:30am till around 10am with my people looking for me for 3hrs because they knew the kind of person I am.

I would have loved action to be taken on that police station try and escalate the issue on twitter you could probably get a redress also tag FIJ they are very good @ investigating such cases but your issue is actually accepting you assaulted the officer that can work against you.

Guy

Mek im tag Force PRO, Segalink and FIJ on twitter. Trust me na the DPO and the female officer go take calls beg am

Candidlady:
Idel Kabir is next week

The cost of rams are extremely expensive even here in the north

Nufsaid

Day 1, Run

Day 2, Keep running.

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.

This is why I detest the Nigerian police. They are the most useless set humans in this country and are just a reflection of who we are. Only a few people have still have their conscience intact in this country. Even civilians would have behaved the same way as these useless bastards. We are simply useless in this country when it comes to doing the right thing.

When you’re in a Nigerian police station, perfect the art of lying. They don’t care about the truth and always favor the most emotionally moving side of the story, I learnt this the wrong way. Mine was against an elderly cunning woman, i the victim quickly became the aggressor. I simply took my L and left.

nitt:
I keep saying this, we are all products of our environment.

Those police officers are Nigerians, along with the thieving Politicians, the Cultists, fraudsters and many other forms of corrupt and irresponsible role players in our society.

They are not foreigners neither did they fall from space.

Charity begins at home.

If you want a civil, cultured and properly run society then start from your family, your homes, your friendships, your neighbourhoods, schools, offices, business places, campaigns, voting reasons, etc

Shun all vices, stand against corruption, unfair advantage, bigotry, etc, and espouse kindness, empathy, dignity, principles, hardwork and respect culture in your homes & outwards.

I bet you all these kind of stories will be phased out gradually and the society will metamorphose into the progressive, civilised one we all want.

Till then, it is what it is.

I like your perception about the whole scene and the Nigerian society at large.
We cherish good system but forgot that some people paid and are still paying huge prices for that saner society.
Op, you have tried your best but unfortunately, your friends who are really the potential eyewitnesses are letdowns in this situation because they see less of what you see so you are now being turned to a criminal believe it or not, taking your freedom as a priority rather than fighting a common lingering battle which they will still face in future, afer all you came to rescue somebody else who eventually didn't come to play
If you are incapable of defending yourself please don't go near any Nigerian police station or better come along with a lawyer because they feel edgy at the mention of human rights.
Your statement was watertight that's why they wanted to coerce you into another negotiation and believe me they no charges to take you to court.
FYI, I am not a legal practitioner but you need to widen your scope if you must sail through this country without being cajoled into silence
Nigerians mostly don't want to stay away from their comfort zones, they are always in a rush and we criticise easily yet we change in the system especially this generation who will abuse Sowore and Tinubu but cannot decipher antics of police contables with school certs

The DPO knew fully well that you didnt assult the female officer, but he ensured you consented to the assault accusation so that you will not be able to take the case up against them when you are eventually released

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.

Sonnobax15:

Police can never and will never be my friend

The day any so called close friend of mine joins the Police force is the day we cease to be close pals. I deliberately cut off all contacts with one cos I don't want any issue abeg. Law abiding citizens are not safe with our police force, they are nobody's friend.

You re too arrogant

Common apology, this case won't see the light of next day.


Where you err, you went to police station at late hour od night, you re asked to leave to come back tomorrow but your stubborn friend, a pocket lawyer was insisting to go inside and you decided to video them. My dear maybe you re a new comer. Even if you re newcomer, your common sense would have told you common courtesy in a given situation.


Nawaoo for you

agabusta:


God bless you. I keep telling me same thing, but they will be acting as if the bad eggs fell from heaven. Whereas same people always misbehave in the areas they too have unlimited powers.

Amen, thank you. May God bless you too.

emmyN:
They had no intentions of making good their threat of taking you to court. In fact, the police don't like to go to court for cases like this because every court case is documented and they will have to give account to their superiors how they are utilizing legal resources.

Next time be aware you can't be convicted merely on an officer's word against yours. See how they said your statement contained too much detail? That detail is what would be missing in their fabrications against you and a good lawyer could make a strong case for you.

As an adult in Nigeria, it's good to have a lawyer's number in your contacts, even if it is a pro bono one.

Na Pro bono Thunder go scatter that your mouth , nonsense idiot .

How I wish I Sabi speak Yoruba language, I for invoke Sango and Obatala curses on you .


So Lawyer go suffer pass jamb , post utme , gain admission , pay school fees , read like mad man , graduate after 5 years or more , go Law school, pay Law school fees, do externship , write and pass Bar Finals , do screening , buy wig and gown for Call to Bar ceremony ,,,,,,then come be your Pro Bono Lawyer .
Cos he no need money to dry clean him clothes or transport come or even live well .

Better nor fall enter police trap cos na 6 years you go spend for "Awaiting Trial" .

You can't have a Free Lawyer and expect to go Scot Free

Candidlady:
Idel Kabir is next week

The cost of rams are extremely expensive even here in the north

Nufsaid

?

Candidlady:
Idel Kabir is next week

The cost of rams are extremely expensive even here in the north

Nufsaid

abeg no use laugh kill me.

dpo and co wey don get list of girls wey them go carry go oza rooms.
expenses go plenty.
them need hustle the money beforehand

That was a harsh lesson.
You should have gotten a lawyer friend to go with you or give 19k to a soldier to follow you.
All this no go happen.
In Nigeria, only a higher force can silence a police officer
quote author=Thuglife2020 post=123976764]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.[/quote]

Are you a police officer?

smasher1:

How are police underpaid? How much is their salary? I strongly disagree with that assertion. For people who are experienced in lying and formenting false stories all because of bail money that they want to extort, something that is free. Abeg, police are well paid.

Is it material to this discussion?

remiopash:


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.

When was this and which area in Ibadan?

ultimateprof:
The devil himself is better than any police that is a saint. No police officer will die well and if any police officer mistakenly died well, he/she will not sleep well.

"Ti o ba ku re, ko ni sun re".

Oro nla....

The NPF needs a total overhauling... The DPOs should be held totally accountable for any stupidity by their officers because crime only keeps deepening while unhindered.
I suggest the police Must have a weekly audit team to scrutinize the activities of the police force. I've once thought of an elite team consisting of Military Police, Snr lawyers and another sound agency. The reports must be made weekly across the country...
It's sickening how sometimes police just go around at night and even make illegal arrests for fun so as to collect 20k to 50k as bail (which they keep saying is free). Depending on how much they can scare the victim.... Their list of crimes are countless... Once I worked for an NGO and interfacing with prostitutes it left shocks down my spine that ashawos even get arrested and raped by these bomboklats some use pure water sachets as condom. Even though I don't support ashawo biz but damn the level of inhumanity to them is crazy...

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.

If you were asked to leave the police station in a western country and you refused what you do think they will do to you?

All of una dey blame Nigeria police.

Na your stubbornness cause your problem,
I like the way you were slapped severally and made to postrate and apologize which you didn't want to.

Next time obey authority with sense.

They will do nothing,apart from putting you in handcuffs....

iamL:
If you were asked to leave the police station in a western country and you refused what you do think they will do to you?

All of una dey blame Nigeria police.

Na your stubbornness cause your problem,
I like the way you were slapped severally and made to postrate and apologize which you didn't want to.

Next time obey authority with sense.

nurey:
My condolences to the op. Many of us has had police brutality in so many forms, I have had 2 bad experiences of police brutality one in which I was unjustly arrested and I was driven from 6:30am till around 10am with my people looking for me for 3hrs because they knew the kind of person I am.

I would have loved action to be taken on that police station try and escalate the issue on twitter you could probably get a redress also tag FIJ they are very good @ investigating such cases but your issue is actually accepting you assaulted the officer that can work against you.

I don't think this can stand... especially if he insists that the statement was made under duress and if it can be proven that the statement was written in a different handwriting from his very own..... I fear the said police officers may only be looking for something to complete an errand for someone....