Veteran Actor, Kanayo Condemns Excessive Security Checkpoints in South Eastern Nigeria

Veteran Nollywood actor and lawyer, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has voiced discontent over the numerous police and military checkpoints on South East roads.

In an Instagram video, Kanayo contrasted his smooth journey on theLagos-Ibadan express road with the frequent checkpoints and harassment on South East roads.

Kanayo questioned the motive behind this excessive militarisation and policing, asking if it stems from hatred or dislike for the people of the South East. He emphasised the South East is still part of Nigeria and deserves equal treatment, stating the negative impact on travelers and the economy.

He said: “I left Felele Olorunsogo area of Ibadan this morning at about 7.15 and this is exactly 8.15 and I am in Lagos. I found out one thing. Over a distance of 80 kilometers, I didn’t see one checkpoint, one police checkpoint or an Army checkpoint, Have you ever plied the Onitsha/Enugu express road? Did you ever count the number of police checkpoints or military checkpoints on Enugu-Onitsha road?

“Why is the South East militarized and policed that you cannot go for more than 200 meters without a police checkpoint. I need to ask this question because the delay in journeys and humiliation people go through needs to be pointed out.

“The number of police checkpoints, collection points? They humiliate our people so badly that most times people in the vehicle are asked to come down and hands up? Is this hatred? Is this dislike? This is not good. Is the South East still partofNigeria?”he added.

(The Nation)