In a shocking display of police misconduct, a video has surfaced showing a Nigerian policeman forcibly entering an Uber driver’s vehicle, preventing him from driving, and ultimately assaulting him in front of a distressed passenger. The incident, which has sparked outrage on social media, has prompted the Federal Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigerian Police Force to call for an immediate investigation.
The video, which has gone viral on various social media platforms, captures a harrowing scene that unfolded on a busy street. According to witnesses, the Uber driver was in the midst of transporting a female passenger to her destination when the officer approached the vehicle. The circumstances leading up to the confrontation remain unclear, but the footage shows the policeman aggressively entering the front passenger seat of the car.
From the onset, the policeman’s demeanor was confrontational. As the video begins, he is seen holding the driver’s right hand, effectively preventing him from operating the vehicle safely. The Uber driver, visibly shaken, repeatedly asked the officer to release his hand and allow him to continue driving. However, the policeman ignored these pleas, maintaining a firm grip on the driver’s hand.
The female passenger, caught in the middle of the ordeal, can be heard pleading with the officer to let the driver go. Her voice, filled with fear and desperation, underscores the gravity of the situation. She repeatedly tells the policeman that his actions are dangerous and unnecessary, emphasizing that they have done nothing wrong. Despite her continuous appeals, the officer remains unyielding.
As the situation escalates, the video captures the officer’s actions becoming increasingly violent. In a shocking turn of events, the policeman begins to strangle the Uber driver. The young driver struggles to breathe and maintain control of the vehicle, while the passenger’s screams grow louder and more frantic. The distressing footage ends with the driver visibly weakened and the passenger in tears, still begging for the policeman to stop.
The release of the video has led to widespread condemnation from the public, who are calling for accountability and justice. Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly known as Twitter), have been flooded with posts denouncing the officer’s behavior and demanding immediate action from the authorities.
In response to the outcry, the FPRO of the Nigerian Police Force issued a statement on his official X handle. He expressed deep concern over the incident and assured the public that the matter is being taken seriously. The FPRO has directed relevant authorities within the police force to launch a thorough investigation into the conduct of the officer involved.