Sunday, December 15, 2024 -The leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has described her experience with the Nigerian police as unforgettable.
In an interview with
The Free Press, she recounted how officers of the Nigeria Police Force
allegedly stole her brother’s watch and shoes.
Badenoch has received
severe backlash from several Nigerians, including Vice-President Kashim
Shettima, who criticized her negative remarks about Nigeria.
Badenoch stated,
“Giving people a gun is just a licence to intimidate,” referring to the
Nigerian police.
She emphasized that her
experience with the Nigerian police was very negative, contrasting it with a
positive encounter with the British police when she moved to the UK.
She recalled, “The
police in Nigeria will rob us,” and pointed out the challenges faced in a
country where people often resort to theft.
“When people say I have
this bad experience with the police because I’m Black, I say, well… I remember
the police stole my brother’s shoes and his watch.”
In contrast, she
praised the British police for their helpfulness during her own burglary
incident in 2004, stating, “They were helpful before they eventually caught the
person.”
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