Drama unfolded in Lagos when members of the Lagos State Taskforce allegedly attempted to intimidate an Igbo businessman without proper identification.
Eyewitnesses said the officers showed up without ID cards or badges, fuelling suspicions that they were nothing more than glorified area boys in uniform.
According to reports, the officers tried to flex authority but were met with stiff resistance. The businessman, backed by witnesses, refused to be bullied. The confrontation quickly escalated, leading to heated exchanges and chaos.
In an unexpected twist, the officers reportedly got a taste of their own medicine. Onlookers described the scene as poetic justice, as the taskforce operatives were beaten and humiliated like street thugs. Many passersby hailed the incident as a public disgrace for law enforcers who failed to represent order and dignity.
Accusations of targeting Igbo businesses
This incident has sparked outrage, with several people alleging that Lagos State Taskforce officers often target Igbo-owned businesses in the state. Critics argue that the harassment is not about law enforcement but systematic intimidation and extortion.
Observers noted that such actions undermine public trust in security institutions. Government officials are expected to uphold fairness, but when they descend to thuggery, respect is replaced with ridicule.
The businessman at the centre of the clash reportedly stood his ground, refusing to bow to threats. The confrontation ended with the taskforce officers walking away battered, embarrassed, and disgraced.
Social media reactions
Katrine_411 said: “So, you call this thing country.”
OlamiEedris wrote: “If Lagos is no longer conducive or convenient for you pack your load and crawl back to that hole you call a village, Lagos this Lagos dat every day like Egberi tears no dey tyre you, what do you really want from Lagos?”
ZillaOmozee reacted: “Shut up. Enough of the tribal stuff, you think this is content? task force in lagos are know for treat pple badly once you offend,no matter your tribe.call for electoral reform and stop this tribe shit. we are all Nigerians and na all of us de suffer am. wake up.”
yorubaman9091 wrote: “Yes! Igbos are our slaves and we will keep extorting and exploiting them until the end of time and there is nothing they can do about it aside crying and ranting. Igbos are slaves.”
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