Popular Nigerian actor and skit maker Ijoba Lande, real name Ganiyu Morufu, has sparked widespread concern after sharing a distressing video accusing police officers of a violent assault and robbery.
The incident reportedly unfolded late Thursday at a filling station in Ajah, Lagos, involving personnel from Area J Division in Elemoro. In the clip posted on his Facebook page, Lande appears with visible injuries, including a bloodied left eye that has many worried about potential permanent damage.
“I came back from the UK six days ago and was attacked and beaten by police in Nigeria,” he narrated emotionally. “They collected my iPhone 16 Pro Max and my brother’s $1,200. I nearly lost my life.”
The entertainer, who returned to the country around January 31, described the encounter as life-threatening and unprovoked. The footage, which has circulated rapidly online, shows him recounting the ordeal, some parts seemingly recorded inside a police facility as he tried to file a complaint.
The Nigeria Police Force’s Complaints Response Unit quickly responded on social media, requesting Lande’s contact details to launch an investigation. No official statement has emerged yet from Area J Division, and the allegations remain unverified by independent sources.
The story has ignited fresh conversations about police conduct, with many Nigerians expressing solidarity and calling for swift accountability. For a beloved entertainer fresh off an international trip, the alleged ordeal has left fans shocked and demanding answers.
As the video continues to trend, all eyes are on how authorities will handle this high-profile case.
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