Outrage in Benin as Police Officer Allegedly Assaults Bus Driver Over ₦100 officer in Benin City has reportedly assaulted a commercial bus driver over a ₦100 bribe, triggering a protest that was captured in a now-viral video on X (formerly Twitter).
The footage, shared by user @TheBeninBlogger, shows a crowd of angry men and women trailing the officers in protest. Voices in the background can be heard expressing shock and fury, with one shouting, “Because of ₦100, you want to kill an innocent soul!”
The incident has reignited public criticism of police misconduct and extortion in Nigeria, especially targeting the everyday struggles of commercial drivers. Authorities have yet to issue an official response at the time of this report.
