A lady has recounted a disturbing incident in which police officers allegedly scaled a barbed-wire electric fence and forcefully entered multiple apartments within her compound during a pre-dawn raid, leaving residents terrified and unsettled. The early morning operation, according to her account, involved a large contingent of heavily armed officers who moved systematically from door to door in search of suspected criminals.
Police Jump Fence, Break into Homes in Early Morning Raid
The raid reportedly left the residents in shock, confusion, and fear as officers allegedly smashed windows, forced doors open, and entered apartments indiscriminately. According to the witness, the police claimed they were acting on intelligence suggesting that some occupants were involved in cybercrime and drug-related activities. The officers allegedly seized personal items, including mobile phones, documents, and even a vehicle belonging to another tenant, heightening the distress among those affected.
“I was sleeping very early in the morning when I suddenly heard loud bangs on my door,” the resident narrated. “They pushed the barbed wire aside, scaled the tall fence, and entered the compound. They broke my neighbor’s door, smashed a window… all of this without explaining anything to us. I was so shaken that I had to leave my home temporarily.”
Impact on Residents
The lady explained that the raid left her unable to sleep for the rest of the night. She only returned to her apartment the following day, still shaken by the aggressive manner in which the police conducted the operation. Residents in the area have expressed frustration over repeated police raids targeting alleged internet fraudsters and drug users, noting that excessive force, illegal entry, and property destruction have become increasingly common during such operations.
“I cannot sleep. I just came back today,” she said, emphasizing the trauma caused by the police’s actions. Many neighbors reportedly feel unsafe in their own homes due to the frequency and intensity of such raids.
Growing Concerns Over Police Tactics
This incident adds to ongoing debates about police conduct in Nigeria, particularly regarding operations purportedly targeting cybercrime and drug abuse. Residents and social commentators continue to call for accountability and more humane enforcement methods to prevent unnecessary damage to property and undue psychological stress on citizens who may be innocent.
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A lady has revealed how the police forcefully entered her compound, scaled an electric-wired fence, broke into her neighbour’s apartment and arrested them for internet fr@ud and dr*gs intake🙆🏼♂️ pic.twitter.com/nDb3gn5moz
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