The new Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, says Nigerians should stop bribing policemen and instead report them if they ask for bribe. He made the statement today when asked during a press briefing in Abuja if bail in Nigeria was free or not...
"We have a zero tolerance for payment of money to free
suspect. I am appealing to members of the public, not to corrupt my men; It
takes two to tango. If they ask you for bribe and you refuse to give, and you
have avenues where your grievances can be ventilated, I do not see any reason why
you should give them bribe. The Commissioner of Police is there; the Area
Commander is there; the DPO is there; and the technical platform (to report
corrupt policemen) is there. We have opened ourselves to public accountability.
So, you cannot now say the whole problem should be blamed on the police
force’’ he said.
So they can set uss up before we report them? Hiss
ReplyDeletePls tell them o! It is if one even lives to tell the story. Before you know it, they will fabricate a story and frame one up. I recollect the story of the man who refused to give them N10k, even when they found no fault and his vehicle's particulars were intact. They threatened to frame him up for robbery. The helpless man was forced to settle them. The police force can't be trusted at all. Even the so called bosses.
DeleteHow do we get to contact him when we have people to report, he should make a means of communication available. Even if it's not to him directly incase we are reporting a senior officer
DeleteOga IGP you don't know how corrupt and heartless your men have become. You make dem kill us finish??? Linda take note!
DeleteReport them to who? Another corrupt policeman?
ReplyDeleteOga IGP you don't know how corrupt and heartless your men have become. You make dem kill us finish??? Linda take note!
DeleteReport them to who? Another corrupt policeman?
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ReplyDeleteIslam is a religion of blood shed, war, fighting, rape, murder. Just any bad thing you can think of
DeleteOK sir we ve heard u
ReplyDeletePolice officers are the thieves we have in Nigeria
ReplyDeleteReport them to who???
ReplyDeleteWell said,cos I see no reason why our so called security personnels will be the one killing us
ReplyDeleteI laugh when i read stop corrupting my men like seriously!!! There is need for orientation and psychic evaluation before entrusting them wwit the safety of lives and property.
ReplyDeleteHe should work on that first before sharing the blame. Noone wants to give freebies.
The blame SHOULD be shared. Everyone has a hand in this corruption filled society. The sooner we can admit it, then the better
DeleteLmao
DeleteWhen you're traveling from Lagos to east and refuse to give them bribe if they ask for, they keep you there for hours and lay different allegations on you and you won't reach that day or you will reach late and simply give them 100naira which is better?
ReplyDeleteThis man is clearly living in some kind of bubble or he's living in LaLa Land. Otherwise, he'd realize that his officers are thugs in uniform who harasses you until you give them what they want. If you refuse and they arrest and charge the public with bogus charges, will mr. IGP be there all the time to save the public. Please be realistic and stop sounding foolish. What IGP is saying makes no sense. He must first discipline his officers. Nigerian public will be happy if the police doesn't harass us all the time. No decent person leaves their home and set out to bribe.
ReplyDeleteHow do you know he's not trying to discipline them. What's wrongf with him telling us to also play our part? Nawa for you people sha. Here is someone trying to bring on change and you are ranting. A lot of people bribe for different reasons. Especially when they are in trouble. So what are you saying
DeleteYea
DeleteAnd he said all this without dropping any number..not even the dpo or area commander...hehe how daft..
ReplyDeleteI'm reminded of a particular uncle of mine - he never gives police men bribe. What a principled man - he's been stopped a couple of time but has never given a bribe
ReplyDeleteWe must have the same uncle lol
Deleteyeah right....when or after they would've brutalised your face?.....akuko!
ReplyDeletePhew! I'll rather pay #100 than allow a policeman shoot me coz of #50.
ReplyDelete~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA
Ideally, I agree wit him but in reality, I don't agree
ReplyDeleteCorruption will stop in police only when the DPO and Area commander stop sending brown envelope to the commissioner and when the commissioner stop sending brown envelope to the IGP
ReplyDeleteAll of †Ń’Îľ ppl he mentioned are more corrupt than d mere officials collecting N50...they no longer fancy N20...αи∂ meanwhile most ppl don't knw their fundamental human rights. Lemme hear dat a policeman will intimidate me αи∂ collect money cos of what I know not.....have my constitution in my fone, will even quote it if need arises.
ReplyDeleteAll of †Ń’Îľ ppl he mentioned are more corrupt than d mere officials collecting N50...they no longer fancy N20...αи∂ meanwhile most ppl don't knw their fundamental human rights. Lemme hear dat a policeman will intimidate me αи∂ collect money cos of what I know not.....have my constitution in my fone, will even quote it if need arises.
ReplyDeleteOh really! We should report after they must have harassed the person or before the harassment 'sigh' And please you people should change that your slogan because the police is not our friend #onelovefromsnow#
ReplyDeleteShut up oga as if u don't know d system wif ur burnt lips. Swerve abeg
ReplyDeleteOk ooo we hear u oga.noted
ReplyDeleteYes sir.....Hehehehehe,i see a new naija oooo! God help us.
ReplyDeleteI love this guy already. Welcome development. This is what I keep saying. If we want nigeria to become a better place, then we have to abide strictly by the law. No more paying our way out of trouble
ReplyDeleteThis is indeed a good one, Police men can now face their jobs....
ReplyDeleteOga, calm down. Report to who?
ReplyDeleteAt least they will face the reason for them to put on that uniform.....nice one....good signs of change #GMB
ReplyDeleteI suggest the police IG should create a unit, staffed with officers of high integrity were such complaints can be channel to and also make a hotline available to members of the public.
ReplyDeleteAt least they will face the reason for them to put on that uniform.....nice one....good signs of change #GMB.
ReplyDeleteAt least they will face the reason for them to put on that uniform.....nice one....good signs of change #GMB
ReplyDeletestories that touch, you wan tell me say you nor de collect. na holy ghost Fire go answer you
ReplyDeleteCan you sir please provide any direct phone numbers to report cases?
ReplyDeleteHotlines? Toll free lines? email?
if you do not provide channels to communicate bribery cases , how then do you enforce these wonderful tips you have so well outlined here?
As usual, its all hot air.
Bla bla bla .....
"Na today"... Goood development if they can truly enforce all dis. Implementations goes a long way not all dis mouth talks.
ReplyDeleteOk. This means that hopefully, they will not wrongfully accuse someone who has refused to offer bribe and has instead decided to follow them to the police station BECAUSE when you get to the police station and another tale is told about you, no policeman, not even Arase will give your story the benefit of the doubt.
ReplyDeleteD-PinPionter Says: For the new IGP to say this, it means that he himself is corrupt and has nothing constructive to contribute to the Nigeran people in terms of changes to the police force. Who will want to give his or her hard earned money to the police under normal circumstances; and how do you tell an ill-trained man with a gun, no? This is the problem with Nigerians: They love running their months on things that are not practicable, instead of looking for honest ways to solve problems. Why not set up an undercover police force that would be patrolling the streets to arrest these thiefing officers, instead of pushing the responsibility to we the victims of police extortion.
ReplyDeleteBros report them to who? HABA abi u be new person for area. i beat you report an officer they will arrest you and set you up for real.
ReplyDeleteI suggest the IGP should create a unit staffed with officers of high integrity specifically for such complaints and a hotline number and designated website should made available to members of the public to channels their reports back up with proofs. The unit should make sure the identity of the reporter is well protected.
ReplyDeleteAw many policemen do we want 2 report to. D entire police sector is corrupted. As 4 me I av a big issue with Ijegun, Isolo, police in lagos state. Dere DPO is aware of dere activity. Stopping motorists demanding #100 4rm dem.unless dey would let dem go
ReplyDeleteD-PinPionter Says: The very people you are asking the public to go and report their grieves to are the very ones that sent their men on the streets to extort. Is not as if high ranking officers is the criteria that for honesty and good conduct. Please shut up and earn your salary if you have no idea of how to restructure the NPF.
ReplyDeleteIN NIGERIA? STORY, STORY, STORY
ReplyDeleteThis so funny! Cant Be Done In Nigeria..
ReplyDeleteIf they ask you for bribe and you refuse to give, and you have avenues where your grievances can be ventilated, I do not see any reason why you should give them bribe.
Let's see how it goes, dnt think it's possible in Nigeria to stop police from collecting bribe,leopard neva changes its spot
ReplyDeleteHmmm report them.... So simple to say... come Akute Alapara bus stop and see how Police dey embarrass people with there " where is my money" if u no give them na serious wahala like u wan fight police abi? Oga boss abeg make Una too they help us investigate una people..
ReplyDeleteGreat, its a welcomed development and I hope it works....am just wondering, what is going 2 be done about trigger happy policemen? Who pull the trigger at any slight provocation?
ReplyDeleteDis man don kolo ooooo
ReplyDeleteDis man don kolo ooo
ReplyDeleteReport them to who?????.... I laff in black and white
ReplyDeleteDis is ridiculous. Lol
ReplyDeletehuh!!!!!!!!! report to who biko.
ReplyDeleteI didn't bother reading what the IG had to say, all I saw was the heading captioned. The Police have had seasons of lawlessness and recklessness! "Bail is free" every Police Station has that caption boldly displayed but I'd like one person here or anywhere else that will come and tell me he or she has had issues with the Police and was later set free without paying money for bail. The new style for a while has been to report a case and hope for immediate action but the Police will say, put your request on paper and give us two weeks to send it to Abuja for approval. Of course, they will demand for money to process the complaint. How can it even be logical to have all complaints from an entire country to Abuja? Certainly, some complaints require immediate attention but of course, the Police now has the prerogative to decide which case to take or not. Certain Police stations will refer you to another Police Station if the monetary value is not worthy. We are all aware and informed and unless you intend to make a mockery of yourself and institution, I'd advise you stay away from all social media. Kids are now even afraid of the Nigerian Police. It is absolutely sad the way it's being run so please, save your sermons and build a disciplined institution. You can come here when you're done.
ReplyDeleteReport the police officers to who, oga? You mean after they must have physically assaulted and charged the person with a bogus offense? I beg be real or get lost Mr. IGP. This man sound as if he doesn't know how his officers operates. All this talk is nothing but hot air. You are telling people to report, but you don't provide a number for them to call. He must have been drunk when he did that interview...If you really want to make a difference in your police department, Oga IGP, start by creating an Internal Affairs department which investigate police corruption and whatnot. And also create a designated line where the public can report an issue and have the Internal Affairs you created, investigate it. Otherwise, all this is just talk. And we all know talk is cheap. It won't hold water.
ReplyDeleteVery unintelligent statement. Not disappointed though!
ReplyDeleteSo, if dem point gun at me say wetin i chop remain, wetin make i do?
ReplyDeleteIf dem say make i produce the receipt for the empty poly bag wey dey my car, wetin make i do?
If dem say the letter "E" for my vehicle document too resemble number "3" and so i no fit go, wetin make i do?
If dem say dem just no trust my groomed beard because na only suspect dey get dat kind beard, wetin make i do?
If dem say 3 of my vehicle tires be michellin and the last one be pirelli and so dem suspect me, wetin make i do?
Instead make you streamline what can be demanded, make same public, make it legal to record (audio and video) your officers performing their "PUBLIC" duties, fix your officers, you wan fix the people
Report them to who, another corrupt cop?!
ReplyDeleteIm sorry IGP, your statement in not sufficient #policeisnotyourfriend. Report to who? What body? To the nearest police station? ThemTo another police officer? Call a number to report their name and i.d number? I dnt see any number. Just a statement from you that can get civilians into trouble they can find their way out of.
ReplyDeleteMr. IGP ur jst a big foool... do u look at us as fools too? how can u say we shud stop corrupting ur men and that we should report to senior officers who are actually the ones eating d bribe? Get out if u don't hv ideas of how to stop bribery in npf! Ode
ReplyDeletena thunder go fire poilce.. i hate dem with passion....Animals
ReplyDeleteOga IGP you don't know how corrupt and heartless your men have become. You make dem kill us finish??? Linda take note!
ReplyDeleteOga IGP you don't know how corrupt and heartless your men have become. You make dem kill us finish??? Linda take note!
ReplyDeleteReport them to who? Lol. Police is the worst thing to ever happen to Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteIf you report a Police thief to a senior police thief, you will find yourself in prison.
POLICE IS NOT YOUR FRIEND.
Please be detailed in your statement. Let us know who to report them to.
ReplyDeleteHis name, Phone number and address. I also think you the IGP should be copied should an email is provided.
Thank you.
This is the guy that was supposed to be IGP but GEJ choose Abba to satisfy Hausa Fulani interest yet they failed him
ReplyDeleteIts as if Police Men are not paid salaries anymore. Each time they stop me when am driving, they will always ask for money desperately. I wonder why this is so regular with them.
ReplyDeleteReport dem so DAT I will be locked up and maltreated okwaya?
ReplyDeleteReport them and be killed??? All of them(PF) there are curesed!!! Police men that kill people for refusing bto give them N20. They are all criminals.
ReplyDeleteThey are all party to bribery and corruption. You cant report to them nah. No nah, they go frame thing put on top your head sef.
ReplyDeleteYou must start by improving their livelihood, orientation is also necessary.
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