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The Digest:

Lagos State Police officers attached to Area D Command have been accused of extorting a University of Lagos (UNILAG) student, Babatunde Ola, for possessing Postinor-2 contraceptive pills. The incident, which is a clear case of Police Extortion, saw the student branded as an "abortionist" and forced to pay a bribe of ₦25,000 for his freedom.

Key Points:

  • A UNILAG student, Babatunde Ola, was extorted by Lagos Police.
  • He was stopped by officers at Jibowu and searched.
  • The police found a pack of Postinor-2 contraceptive pills.
  • They branded him an "abortionist" and termed the pills a "hard drug."
  • The officers seized his scooter and took him to Area D Command.
  • Ola was pressured to pay ₦100,000, but eventually paid ₦25,000.
  • The Lagos State Complaints Response Unit has promised to investigate the matter.
In a clear case of Police Extortion, Lagos police officers detained a UNILAG student for possessing contraceptive pills. They extorted ₦25,000 from him after branding him an "abortionist." The incident highlights the continued problem of police misconduct.

Sources: FIJ (Foundation for Investigative Journalism)