A Nigerian man has sparked reactions online after sharing his experience with officials of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, whom he accused of hypocrisy and extortion after allegedly arresting him for public urination.
According to the man, he was apprehended at the Iyana Oba underbridge in Lagos for allegedly urinating in public and was subsequently locked inside a Black Maria vehicle operated by the officials.
He claimed the officials demanded ₦25,000 before he could regain his freedom.
The man further alleged that while he and others were still inside the vehicle, they reportedly witnessed the same environmental officials alongside officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) urinating at the exact same spot where he was arrested.
The incident has since generated widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians criticizing what they described as selective enforcement of laws and abuse of authority.
Reacting to the story, X user @Noblestrategyy wrote:
“Rules for thee not for me”
Another user, @ann_omatf, stated:
“You can’t enforce rules publicly and break them privately, credibility matters.”
Commenting on the issue, @freshlyf wrote:
“The main reason why it’s so hard to maintain the rule of law is simply because the ppl meant to enforce the laws don’t even uphold them. Very anyhow country”
@Fargo5p also reacted, saying:
“Nigeria is doomed men 💔”
Another user, @HimGypsy, joked:
“He will say he forgot 😂”
Reacting further, @Mayorle86725121 simply wrote:
“Just imagine”
@UCEmmanuel11 shared a balanced opinion, writing:
“Both sides are wrong, but this is Nigeria”
Another commenter, @OyinNAdun, said:
“They get away with things because if uniforms.. same thing you’re reprimanded for… it is well”
Meanwhile, @nostalgics41875 added:
“Na you go loose guard”
