A shocking video circulating on social media on September 4, 2025, shows Nigerian police officers violently assaulting a man and forcibly placing him into a vehicle, sparking widespread public outrage
The footage comes amid growing concerns about excessive force and systemic police brutality in the country. Social media users on X condemned both the officers’ actions and the apparent inaction of bystanders, calling for swift accountability.
See wetin Nigerian police dey do 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/0pjIKq8zDd
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) September 4, 2025
This incident follows a deadly episode in Kaduna State on August 29, 2025, where police officers reportedly killed a motorcyclist, further fueling public frustration.
Rights groups, including Amnesty International, have long criticized the Nigerian police for patterns of abuse, while movements such as #EndSARS continue to demand reforms and justice for victims.
The Nigerian Police Complaints Response Unit has since called for details of the incident and pledged to investigate the matter. Citizens are urging that the perpetrators be held responsible and systemic reforms be enforced to prevent future abuses.
Source – My News Ghana
