Officers of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) operating around Badore in Ajah area of Lagos State have been accused of extorting a music artist named Wealth.
The alleged extortion, which was said to have taken place on July 3, 2020, was disclosed by independent investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, daughter of former governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo.
In a video posted on her twitter timeline about 10pm on Sunday, Olunloyo stated that she had escorted the artist, who she manages and offers Publicity services, on an errand when the SARS operatives stopped their car.
“What really happened with my artist @iamwealth9ja and SARS in Badore, Ajah, Lagos on July 3rd 2020 12:30pm. It is a rape of civil rights. Forced to transfer cash to officers’ accounts twice. Know your civil rights in Nigeria.
“Police must never abuse their power. Power is a collective force not some big guy up there. I refused to have my bag searched without a warrant and wearing gloves and mask. Officer Kelechi was defiant. He met his match”, she explained.
On many occasions, Nigerians, especially the youths had vent their anger over government’s ineptitude to curtail the excesses of security agents, who reports say they extort, intimidate and torture many young persons illegally.
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