Police Officer Allegedly Found With Cannabis at Checkpoint Linked to ₦150,000 Extortion Claim

Nigerian comedian and activist MC Okrika has set social media abuzz after brazenly confronting Cross River State Police operatives in Ikom over the alleged extortion of ₦150,000 from a man, with footage capturing one of the officers apparently concealing what he claimed was cannabis.

In a viral video, he filmed officers at an improvised checkpoint, accusing them of extorting ₦150,000 from a farmer riding a motorcycle.

While recording the scene, MC Okrika spotted and called out an officer holding what appeared to be cannabis.

The officer kept turning in different directions and eventually hid the contents in his trousers.

The officers, dressed in black outfits, with just one of them wearing the known trousers of the police, appeared uncomfortable during the recording, with one attempting to hide his face while another questioned why he was being filmed.

Nigerian police and extortion na like 5&6!
A policeman with Indian hemps (weed) in his hand at a checkpoint!

Drama as MC Okirika confronts policemen h@rr@ssing villagers on their way to farm without recognizable uniforms. pic.twitter.com/zsacgRm5ka

— Chima Echefule (@Chimacoeche) May 15, 2026

MC Okrika, known for his anti-corruption comedy and activism, demanded that the allegedly extorted money be returned.

The footage has triggered widespread online debate, with many Nigerians praising MC Okrika for his immense bravery in documenting the encounter, while others expressed concern over the risks of directly confronting armed personnel.

As of the time of reporting, the Cross River State Police Command had yet to issue any response to the incident.