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Man recounts police raid on shop, harassment of customers in viral video
via Punch Nigeria2 min read
A man has described an incident where Nigeria Police Force operatives raided a shop and harassed customers, as captured in a viral video shared on X. The man stated that the officers did not provide reasons for their actions, which he characterized as a "random raid." He claimed that attempts to engage with the officers were met with intimidation and bullying, and that the shop owner was slapped without provocation. The man questioned why police were not addressing issues like banditry but instead targeted innocent citizens, seeking to exploit them. He also highlighted that one individual was singled out for questioning simply because he worked in a hotel. The man emphasized that citizens should be informed of the reasons for any arrest and their destination, especially given the current insecurity. This incident contributes to ongoing concerns regarding police conduct, with previous reports of officers being sanctioned for citizen harassment.
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