Popular comedian-turned-musician, Nasboi, has publicly accused a Nigerian police officer of asking him to transfer money to a betting account after stopping him during his ongoing nationwide tour.
The entertainer, who is currently on his unique 36-day kneeling tour across all Nigerian states in an attempt to secure a verse from singer Davido, shared the alleged encounter on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
According to Nasboi, the unnamed police officer stopped him and requested money. When informed that he had no cash on hand, the officer allegedly asked him to transfer the funds directly to his SportyBet account instead.
"The hell is wrong with Nigeria police? What? I no get cash to give you, you say make I transfer to your sporty," Nasboi wrote in his post, expressing disbelief at the officer's request.
About Nasboi's Nationwide Tour
Nasboi embarked on his unusual nationwide tour over a week ago. The campaign, which has garnered significant attention on social media, involves the entertainer kneeling in each of Nigeria's 36 states as a dramatic gesture to convince Afrobeats superstar Davido to collaborate with him on a music project.
The tour has been widely followed by fans and has generated considerable buzz in the entertainment industry, highlighting Nasboi's transition from comedy to music.
Police Conduct Under Scrutiny
This incident adds to ongoing discussions about police conduct in Nigeria, where allegations of improper behavior by law enforcement officers continue to surface. Nasboi's public accusation has sparked reactions from fans and followers, many expressing concern about the alleged request for money to be transferred to a betting platform.
As of the time of reporting, there has been no official response from police authorities regarding Nasboi's allegations.
The entertainer continues his tour despite this alleged encounter, maintaining his commitment to completing his 36-state journey in pursuit of a collaboration with Davido.
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