US-Based Australian Writer Accuses Nigerian Airport, Road Security Officials Of Repeatedly Demanding Cash During Visit

Pollard recounted his experiences travelling through Nigerian airports and roads, claiming that he was repeatedly asked for cash while passing through checkpoints.

An Australian author based in the United States, Mark Pollard, has criticised security procedures in Nigeria, describing them as excessive and bordering on extortion in a video posted on YouTube.

Pollard recounted his experiences travelling through Nigerian airports and roads, claiming that he was repeatedly asked for cash while passing through checkpoints.

“Nigerian friends, is your entire country set up to shake people down? Because coming in and out of the airports there, I was told, you know, you give me cash at least 10 times,” he said.

He also questioned the nature of the many security checkpoints along Nigerian roads, asking whether they were truly for security or extortion.Read Original/Read Complete.

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