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But For Mr. Macaroni’s Fame, Policeman Swore He Would Have Shot Him Over Lekki Tollgate Protest

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BEVERLY HILLS, April 18, (THEWILL) – Popular comedian and actor, Debo Adebayo, better known as “Mr. Macaroni,” says police officers took turns to physically abuse him after arresting him during the February 13 protest against reopening the Lekki tollgate.

THEWILL recalls that following the October 20, 2020 shootings at the popular #EndSARS site, many had condemned the recommendation for reopening the tollgate.

The comedian was among 40 protesters arrested for going against the Lagos State Government’s directive against the protest.

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The protesters were granted bail of N100,000 each and arraigned on charges bordering on flouting the COVID-19 protocol on public gatherings and “breaking an order not to protest.”

Also, on Saturday, a video went viral showing a police officer begging a Spanish biker for money. This generated heated criticism of the Nigerian police and more persons called for the reform of the force.

Joining the fray, the comedian took to his Twitter page to narrate his experience at Adeniji Police station after the February 13 arrest, saying that he had filed a lawsuit to that effect in March and that the case was in court.

He wrote: “Since our childhood days till now, this (bribery) has been the reputation of the Nigerian Police. All they care about is to collect money from you. It doesn’t matter whether you are a law abiding citizen or you are a terrorist! Just give them money.

“Everyday, there is always one negative report or the other about the Nigerian Police. The Police have turned themselves to criminals. Robbing us, oppressing us and doing everything in their power to make life miserable for the Average Nigerian.

“I should promote the same police institution that oppresses Nigerians? Majority of your officers are just there to steal, rob, harass, brutalize and oppress the people. We see it happen everyday. You swore an oath to protect. Yet you kill and destroy. Zero conscience!”

According to Mr Macaroni, his ordeal inspired him to always use his platform to call out “the evil” in the police.

ALSO READ: Tension As Police Arrest Comedian Mr. Macaroni, Other Protesters At Lekki Tollgate

“When I was at Adeniji police station, the police officers took turns to beat me up. They were even calling themselves to come and beat ‘Mr. Macaroni.’ They said in my life when next I hear police, I will run! One said if not that people would ask about me, he would have killed me,” Macaroni added.

“That very day, I swore never to stop using my platform to call out the evil that the police do. If they can do that to someone people know, imagine what they do to hundreds of thousands of unknown Nigerians. We are in court though. We filed since last month. Aluta Continua.”

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