“Police arrested me five times in 11 days” – UK man recounts ordeal in Nigeria

A UK-based Nigerian man has shared his unsettling experience with the Nigeria Police during a short visit to his home country.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), @SunkanmiKings revealed that he had multiple issues with law enforcement within a span of just 11 days.

“Spent 11 days in Lagos, Police carry me 5 times 💀. Walai, I almost spent more time with the police than my family and friends during my vacation 😔,” he tweeted.

The post quickly gained traction, with many Nigerians sharing similar experiences and expressing frustration over routine police harassment.

Some users noted the growing issue of profiling and extortion by police officers, particularly targeting Nigerians from the diaspora or those perceived to be financially well-off.

A social media user @Mzz_Opee reacted, “This guy on my WhatsApp posted that he just got a car around 10am, they arrested him 12pm.”