A United States of America soldier, Dolapo (@MrNigerD on X), has shared a disturbing experience with officers from the Oyo State police command in the early hours of today at a popular nightclub along Ring Road in Ibadan.
According to his tweets, Dolapo had just finished clubbing at Lime Lounge and was about getting into the taxi ride he ordered to take him to his hotel room when he was accosted and attacked by police officers, thinki. He usually goes out with security details and camouflage but decided to go incognito that night.
The situation escalated until military men, including Capt. Abdullah from the Air Force, intervened. Dolapo expressed gratitude for their help, stating that the incident reinforced his belief that the Nigerian police force is beyond reform.
Here’s his account:
“How my night ended , thanks to the Nigerian police. It could have been worse if not for the intervention of the Nigerian Army and Capt Abdullah in the Airforce . Here is the story and iv seen first hand that this organization is beyond reform.
“Usually when I go out , I’m never alone. I do have a security detail . And most times I wear a touch of camo and iv never been bothered. Tonight I decide to just freestyle and go out all by myself. Went to this rave , had fun and decided to check out another spot.
“My cab had just pulled up when a police officer walked up to me. Had his weapon high so I told him to atleast lower it if we gonna have a conversation at all. He pushed me aggressively and as a solder , my first instinct was to protect myself. So I quickly shoved his weapon aside
“Right there and there two other police officers joined and one even shot his weapon. Like that is gonna scare me lol. I guess that threw them off and a fight with 3 of them ensued. And cos they couldn’t take me down , I was now getting pepper sprayed
“Before I knew it , 3 police officers . I actually dint even want to identify myself other than a regular civilian. But I guess from the “ accent” they thought I could be intimidated. As they were saying I’d be taken to the station lol. 10mins had passed and 4 guys came.
“3 of them in military uniform and one in civilian outfit. Immediately they asked what was going on , that was when I told them who I was. And the dynamic of the whole situation changed. Now the police officers started acting nice and wants to listen smh
“I just told the military guys I wanna go back
to my hotel . Capt Abdullah offered to have his boys take me but I declined. At that point I was just too upset . They helped flagged down a taxi and now I’m on my way as I typed this.”
