A woman recounted a troubling incident. Police officers reportedly scaled a barbed-wire fence. They forcefully entered several apartments in her compound during a morning raid.
Officers Breach Security, Force Entry During Raid
Residents felt fear and confusion. Officers moved door-to-door. They were searching for suspects.
The police team arrived heavily armed. Their numbers were substantial.
The resident stated the officers cited intelligence. It suggested occupants engaged in internet fraud and drug use.
Police reportedly broke doors. They smashed windows. They also seized personal items. These included mobile phones and a tenant’s vehicle.
Growing Concerns Over Frequent Raids
“I was asleep very early yesterday morning,” she recounted. “Then I heard loud banging on the door.”
Officers from Eyeyele Police Station conducted the operation. The woman questioned its methods. She also questioned property damage.
“They moved the barbed wire aside. They scaled the tall fence. Then they entered,” she described. “They broke my neighbor’s door. They smashed the window. Why? What happened?” She asked, deeply shaken. This caused her to temporarily leave home.
“I cannot sleep,” she stated. “I only returned today.”
Cybercrime allegations fuel common police raids. These occur across many Nigerian cities. Residents frequently accuse officers of excessive force. They also cite illegal entry and property damage.
A video clip of the incident is available below.
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