A video has surfaced online showing a Nigerian tenant being arrested by police for playing loud music in his compound. The landlord had reportedly labeled the tenant a cultist and called the police, leading to the arrest.
The incident has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many users condemning the police’s actions and the landlord’s allegations. The tenant can be heard protesting as a police officer drags him away, while another officer takes photos of him.
The video has raised concerns about police brutality and harassment in Nigeria, with many calling for reforms and greater accountability within the police force. Some users have also criticized the landlord’s actions, accusing him of making false accusations and abusing his power.
Nigerian man cries out loud after police raided their house🧎🏻♂️➡️ pic.twitter.com/Y8zc8K5Ksl
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) January 28, 2025
The incident has highlighted the need for greater awareness and education about the rights of tenants and the responsibilities of landlords in Nigeria. It has also sparked a wider conversation about the need for police reform and greater accountability within the justice system.
@Miraclejoe17: “But why this Nigeria police be like this ! 😩😩🤦Shey this one too na part of job way them dey do?”
@Lord_of_Nigeria: “Nigerian security agencies are highly colonial in their conducts, the same methods used in the colonial era by the colonial police has been handed down from generation to generation.”
@PRINCIPAL_XYX: “The police did no wrong if they are on legal duty. They should allow the police to do their job if they have nothing to hide. We must learn how to respect institutions as Nigerians.”
@Jaysings001: “What is it with police raiding people’s houses? The funniest thing is they never get to leave without destroying something.. this pathetic, we need to fix this ASAP!”
@Wewe_Of_Lagos: “If police enter your compound that means you’re doing some bad or illegal things and your neighbors snitch on you.”
@Ishow_leck: ‘Is this what they call policing or what exactly is wrong with these people? Can’t we just have anything right in this country.”