Nigeria's Chronicle

Sometimes ago, I was at a Police Station, a young man came to report a robbery incidence in his office. He narrated how that the robbers scaled the fence and vandalized his car, removing the battery and other vital parts. He also itemized other things stolen. This is where it gets interesting. He informed the police officer that this was the 2nd time it happened. He was asked why he didn't report the 1st incidence. He informed the officer that people discouraged him because the police will not do anything about it and he would be asked for money by the police to pursue the case. I expected that a logical question like "so, why are you reporting this one if you believe the police won't act without incentives?" But, the question didn't follow.
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What followed was that the police officer (without empathy) asked for money from the young man to "incidence the report" (Exact language used). The officer told him he won't be billed for the investigation. The man gave the money. After the whole note taking, it was discovered that the Station the case was reported to had no jurisdiction to investigate the case. The main challenge with the Nigerian Police Force in my opinion begins at the point of recruitment. The process of engaging a Police officer is faulty to say the least. An ordinary psychological evaluation would easily reveal that 95% of Police officers are not mentally and intellectually suited for the job. But we live in a country where we treat ourselves like animals. I have always maintained, when you encounter a police officer in Nigeria, please lower your IQ, it will make your life easier. Mediocrity is the currency of policing in Nigeria.