“I Thought They Were Robbers”: Comedian Ekwutousi Raises Alarm Over Her Ordeal With Police Officers
- Nigerian comedian and actress Ekwutousi Philo narrated a sad incident between her and the police force
- In a detailed video shared on social media, the online creator noted that she initially thought they were armed robbers because of how they disguised in motif
- Ekwutousi mentioned that her purse, which contained some important credentials and foreign currencies, was stolen during the heated argument
Nigerian comedian and actress MaryGrace Chioma Ogbu, best known as Ekwutousi Philo, has raised the alarm regarding her terrifying encounter with police officers
The skitmaker took to Instagram to inform her fans and followers of the moment she had with some police officers who charged at her while she was packed along Alapere highway, Lagos.
Source: Instagram
The comedian said that she was returning to the island after a gig she did on the mainland and was using Google Maps to navigate her route until she got confused and was forced to park her car to figure out her way back home.
Suddenly, she saw a group of men walk up to her and try to forcefully get into her car. Without revealing her crime, they insisted she followed them in their car to an undisclosed place.
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Ekwutousi was smart enough to go on Instagram Live, where she recorded all that transpired. The comic creator also narrated that all her efforts to fish out the officers involved and retrieve some of her stolen properties, including her foreign currencies, have been futile.
See her video below:
Comedian Ekwutousi's video causes stir
Legit.ng compiled reactions below:
justprincesssss:
"I’m actually glad you’re fine now , may God continue to protect us."
funkeee_official:
"Next time don’t just look at the name on the uniform get the number on the uniform very important information my dear and since u have his phone my dear post his picture and his wife sister children everything declare them wanted as kidnappers leave the rest to the public, so sorry I had to go through that."
official_horsetoon:
"We thank God for life and May God Continue to guide us."
razzyjo_to_the_world:
"U carry police case go report for police station Dey play, na army you go use ooo."
muditayo:
"Who will protect us in this country when the people who are supposed to protect us are the ones assaulting."
austine_ub:
"@nigeriapoliceforce @benjaminhundeyin I hope something can be done about this, what if something worse had happened."
Comedian Baba Alariya kicks over claim he wasn't assaulted
Meanwhile, it was earlier reported that Adeyemo Oluwafemi, the comedian known as Baba Alariya, slammed those accusing him of trying to gain popularity with one of his posts on Instagram.
The laughter merchant had earlier claimed that some policemen beat him up.
The comedian made another post to prove he was not trying to deceive his fans. In the video, a policeman was sitting inside his car.
The video also captured items littered on the floor after his encounter with the officers.
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