A Nigerian man has voiced his frustration and disappointment after police officers allegedly damaged his brand-new car less than 24 hours after he purchased it for a whopping ₦27 million.
The incident was brought to light in a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter), where the man showcased the extensive damage inflicted on his recently acquired luxury vehicle. The video has since sparked widespread outrage and criticism online.
In the video, the man also captured the faces of the officers involved, with a crowd gathering at the scene to witness the altercation and assess the aftermath of the damage.
The clip further revealed additional consequences of the incident, including a man lying on a hospital bed and a distressed woman, both of whom were reportedly affected by the chaotic encounter.
Visibly emotional, the man lamented his plight, saying: “See what they did to my car. The car I bought yesterday for ₦27 million. I didn’t do them anything. Just look at the damage.”
As the video gained traction online, numerous concerned individuals and netizens flooded the comments section to express their opinions, with many condemning the actions of the officers and calling for reforms within the Nigerian Police Force (NPF).
See some reactions below:
@sucreblazing: “No single day without the Nigerian police in one mess or the other. The Nigerian police system needs complete overhauling.”
@BigWeezyOma: “FG should consider training recruits in USA or UK before commencing this most sensitive job. Just a thought.”
@IFconsults: “Well I don’t know what actually happened but then you should have just stopped. You were probably running from them. The worst they would have done is to arrest you.”
@ThinkWonderfuly: “It’s either you were trying to abscond.”
@bleedingpencilb: “We are reaching our boiling point NPF.”
WATCH VIDEO:
“See what they did to the car I bought yesterday for 27 million” – Nigerian youth after encounter with policemen pic.twitter.com/zapTlA1fV6
— The Benin Blogger (@TheBeninBlogger) December 29, 2024
The incident has sparked heated debates about police conduct in Nigeria, with many calling for accountability and justice for the affected individual. As the story continues to unfold, the man’s ordeal serves as a glaring reminder of the pressing need for systemic reforms within law enforcement agencies.
