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A recent social media post has drawn widespread attention to an alleged case of police misconduct at the GBAM Mkar B Division Police Station in Gboko, Benue State. According to a detailed account shared by human rights activist Ukan Kurugh on Facebook, officers from the Nigeria Police Force Benue State Command reportedly invaded the home of a young man described as a student of Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko.
The incident reportedly stemmed from the young man’s appearance and possession of a new motorcycle parked outside his residence. Labeled a “Yahoo boy”—a term commonly used in Nigeria to refer to internet fraudsters—based solely on these superficial observations, the student was arrested and taken to the GBAM Mkar B Division Police Station in Gboko. The post claims that the arrest was made without any concrete evidence of criminal activity.
Further allegations state that while in custody, the young man was extorted to the tune of ₦570,000. This amount was allegedly paid by his friend before he was released. The activist described the suspicion as “flimsy and disgraceful,” arguing that such profiling turns everyday citizens into victims of harassment rather than protection.
Ukan Kurugh, who has previously highlighted various instances of police abuse in Benue State, condemned the Nigeria Police Force for transforming daily life into a “nightmare” for innocent residents, particularly in Benue. He emphasized that this incident exemplifies the ongoing pattern of injustices he has long spoken out against, where officers meant to serve and protect instead engage in what he likened to armed robbery in broad daylight.
The activist warned that once authorities identify the involved officers, narratives could shift to implicate the victim further, with fabricated charges and blame placed on the young man—a tactic he claimed has been repeated in similar cases. He affirmed that both the affected student and his friend are alive, well, and prepared to speak publicly if required.
In a strong call to action, the post urged readers to share the accompanying viral video and tag relevant police and government authorities to demand accountability. The message concluded with a firm declaration: “This madness must stop. Silence is no longer an option.”
The claims highlight persistent concerns over police profiling, extortion, and brutality in parts of Nigeria, particularly in regions like Benue where public trust in law enforcement remains low. No official response from the Benue State Police Command has been detailed in the public post regarding this specific incident, though such allegations often prompt investigations when amplified on social media.
As the video continues to circulate, the case adds to broader discussions about reforming policing practices to prevent abuse of power and ensure justice for citizens.
