Police Officers Ordered to Compensate N350k for Damaging Bus on Lagos-Benin Road
Reports have emerged that police officers were compelled to pay ₦350,000 in compensation after they allegedly broke the rear glass of a transport company’s bus along the Lagos-Benin expressway.
The incident occurred during what was described as a routine stop-and-search operation, which escalated when the officers reportedly acted aggressively.
The passengers on board, along with the bus driver, protested the damage, leading to heated exchanges.
Witnesses claimed that the officers initially refused responsibility but were pressured into paying for the repairs after the transport company’s management got involved and threatened legal action.
This incident has drawn attention to growing concerns about the conduct of law enforcement officers during road operations.
Many Nigerians have criticized the unnecessary harassment faced by motorists and the perceived lack of professionalism.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the matter, but calls for better oversight and reform in police operations continue to grow.