Words in Pen – Nigeria’s Corrupted Checkpoints: A Highway to Extortion – Elisha-Jnr

“millions of Naira are illegally collected annually from drivers on routes such as Maiduguri-Gwoza, Maiduguri-Monguno, and Maiduguri-Gubio. For instance, along the Maiduguri-Gwoza road, approximately ₦9.1 million is extorted from drivers each year. Similarly, in the South-East, commuters face numerous checkpoints manned bythe Army, Police, and other law enforcement agencies, where bribery is rife.”