A Nigerian photographer has shared his shocking experience after being arrested by the police for allegedly taking photos in a public space. According to his account, the incident occurred while he was photographing the streets, and he was unexpectedly apprehended by law enforcement officers.
The photographer expressed his frustration on social media, revealing that he was detained in a cell and told that he needed to pay ₦100,000 in bail. “They want ₦100k,” he wrote in one of his posts. In an update, he shared that after some negotiation, he eventually paid ₦30,000 to be released, stating, “I paid ₦30k for my freedom. I’m out now! But this is ridiculous.”
He further revealed that while being held at the station, he met other individuals who had also been arrested for taking photographs with their phones. “While I was in there, I met these guys who had been arrested for simply taking pictures with their phones. As it turns out, the station has a zero-tolerance policy on cameras,” he added, highlighting the surprising nature of the arrests.
The photographer's story quickly gained attention on the popular social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), where many people reacted with surprise and disbelief. The incident has sparked ongoing conversations about the freedom to capture public spaces and the conduct of law enforcement in such matters.
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