Police Officer Detained After Extortion Allegation and Ethnic Remark in Viral Video
A Nigerian police officer has been detained after a video surfaced online showing him allegedly making an ethnic remark during a vehicle document check. In the clip, the officer was seen inspecting a motorist’s papers and licence. The driver said his documents were complete, but the officer allegedly refused to return the licence and suggested he wanted money. He then reportedly said he would have detained the driver if he were Igbo. The incident drew widespread criticism online. The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that the officer has been identified and detained, while disciplinary action is ongoing.
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