Police Extortion at Watt Market | Nigeria News

Drivers in Calabar are sounding the alarm over police extortion at a nightly checkpoint near Watt Market, where officers from Atakpa Police Station demand cash—sometimes up to 500 naira—from motorists, threatening impoundment if paid. This daily harassment is driving up transport costs and fueling public outrage, especially as the State Commissioner of Police has publicly condemned such behavior. Authorities urge witnesses to report incidents with details like vehicle numbers and timestamps, promising swift disciplinary action against any officer caught extorting money. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e4f3fd888ea54e4