Lagos Driver Films BRT Task Force Officers Allegedly Extorting and Damaging His Car on Ikorodu Road

A viral video surfacing from Ikorodu Road, Lagos, has reignited public outrage over alleged extortion and abuse by transport enforcement officers. The footage shows BRT task force officials aggressively stopping a private driver before one officer forcibly shifts the vehicle’s gear into park while it’s still in motion — a move that could severely damage the transmission.

The driver, audibly frustrated, can be heard protesting as he records the confrontation, insisting he was on the correct lane while overtaking when the officers blocked his car. Subtitles added to the video allege that the men—identified by their reflective vests as part of a “task force” operation—were attempting to extort money under false pretenses.

Online reactions have been swift and damning. Many Lagos residents flooded the comments, sharing similar experiences of harassment and illegal stops along the same Ikorodu route. “These task force guys are worse than armed robbers,” one user wrote, while another added, “They destroy your car, seize your papers, and still collect money before letting you go.”

The video’s timing aligns with recent October 2025 headlines investigating police-linked shakedowns reportedly worth up to ₦2 million from motorists across Lagos. Residents and civil rights advocates have renewed calls for mandatory body cameras on enforcement officers, arguing it would deter corruption and provide evidence for accountability.

The Lagos State government has not yet issued an official statement regarding the latest incident. However, this viral clip once again spotlights a deepening distrust between citizens and law enforcement—a rift widened by daily reports of extortion, aggression, and impunity on the city’s major roads.

As commuters brace for another week of gridlock and tension, one thing remains clear: without reform, the roads of Lagos will continue to mirror the chaos of the system meant to protect them.

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