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A popular Benue-based content creator, Don Wagzy Mo’mennn, has claimed he was briefly detained by officers of the Nigeria Police Force after responding to an officer who asked whether he had money in life.
In a detailed narration shared on social media, Don Wagzy explained that the encounter began when a police officer reportedly asked him if he had money. He replied that he did not yet have money in life, adding that what he had achieved so far was popularity rather than wealth. According to him, the response angered the officer, who then ordered that he be taken back into a detention cell.
Don Wagzy alleged that he remained in custody for about an hour, during which his request to access his phone to make a call was denied. He claimed some other officers later intervened, advising him to apologize to the initial officer so he could regain his freedom. He eventually apologized and was released.
The incident has sparked widespread reactions online, with many residents and social media users questioning the circumstances of the alleged detention. Discussions have centered on claims of harassment, abuse of authority, and extortion attempts by security personnel, prompting renewed calls for accountability and clarification from the police command.
Don Wagzy stated that he has formally reported the matter, though he did not provide further details on the outcome of any internal inquiry or disciplinary process.
The Nigeria Police Force in Benue State is yet to issue an official statement addressing the allegations or confirming whether an investigation has been launched into the reported conduct of its officers.
The case has reignited broader conversations about citizen-police relations, the treatment of young people in public spaces, and the need for greater transparency and professionalism within law enforcement agencies.
