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Checkpoint Terror: Police Unleash Violence on Driver, Harass Passengers
By Samuel Adeola
Fear gripped passengers on Monday morning as police officers allegedly unleashed violence on a commercial driver and harassed passengers aboard a Valgee Transport vehicle en route from Abuja to Jos.
The incident, which occurred near Mararaba following a blocked section of the road, forced several vehicles to divert.
As the driver of the Valgee bus attempted to park, police operatives allegedly pounced on him without warning.
“He hadn’t even parked properly before they began beating him,” a female passenger recounted on X (formerly Twitter), sparking a wave of public outrage.
She further revealed that an officer aggressively approached a female passenger in the front seat, tried to unbuckle her seatbelt, and attempted to slap her-even after she explained she was not the driver.
The situation escalated as a visibly pregnant woman was ignored and shouted at despite pleading for understanding.
“They dragged our driver away without a word. Everyone was terrified,” the witness said.
Another passenger, identified only as E.I.E., confirmed the incident, describing it as traumatic. “This is an outright abuse of power. Authorities must act fast,” she insisted.
As of press time, Valgee Transport had not issued a statement. Efforts to get a response from the FCT Police Command proved abortive.
Meanwhile, Nigerians have flooded social media with calls for justice, urging the Inspector General of Police and the Police Service Commission to investigate and discipline those responsible.
