Why Police Arrest “Innocent Citizens” During The Festive Season

Nigeria Daily - A podcast by Ummu Salmah Ibrahim and Daniel Oluwole

The festive season, meant for joy and family reunions, reportedly becomes a time of fear for some Nigerians as police checkpoints allegedly turn into scenes of mass arrests, harassment, and extortion. Instead of celebrating, travellers say they face intimidation and financial exploitation, turning their journey home into a nightmare. On today’s Nigeria Daily, we uncover the reasons behind these incidents.