LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Popular comedian and social activist MC Okrika has alleged serious threats to his safety following his online exposure of misconduct by officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) under the Cross River Command.
In a viral video making rounds online, the entertainer appealed to the Inspector General of Police, the Cross River State Commissioner of Police, and the state government to urgently step into the matter before the situation gets worse.
MC Okrika revealed that the problem started after he allegedly recorded some policemen smoking Indian hemp and shared the footage on social media.
“As I speak, my life is at risk. My life is totally at risk because I exposed the evil the police dey do. Because I exposed some policemen smoking Indian hemp, I videoed it and posted it online,” he said.
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The comedian further explained that he could no longer remain silent after witnessing officers allegedly harassing a young man and forcefully collecting money from him.
“Police harassed a young man and collected money from him and I decided to bring it out because I could no longer hide it and I can no longer keep it. My life is at risk,” MC Okrika stated.
He asked that the NPF be held responsible if he faced any harm, claiming that several threats and curses have been directed at him since the video surfaced online.
“If anything happens to me, the police force should be held accountable because I know the threats I have received, I know the curses I have received. The police are after my life right now,” the comedian stated.
The video has sparked calls from many Nigerians pushing for a proper investigation into the allegations raised by the comedian and stronger protection for citizens who openly speak against misconduct.
