BBNaija's BamBam Slams Nigerian Police

 

Nollywood actress and former BBNaija star, Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, popularly known as BamBam, has shared a troubling experience with a Nigerian police officer who allegedly pressured her into giving him money.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), BamBam narrated how she was stopped by the police while returning home from a movie set. According to her, the officer had no apparent reason for stopping them and insisted they step out of the car before proceeding to solicit money.

She expressed frustration over the encounter, questioning what might have happened if she had refused.

"He was a bit inappropriate and forceful. I came down, greeted him, and he asked if I was okay. I said I’m fine, just tired. He said, ‘Show me love now.’ He could have asked from the car window, but my assistant and I were already out, and we couldn’t drive off, so I was forced to give something,” she recounted.

BamBam further emphasized that Nigerians should feel safe—not uncomfortable—when encountering police officers. She highlighted the difference between respectful tipping and officers demanding money as though they were entitled to it.

“We shouldn’t see the police and feel uncomfortable but safe. Asking and demanding are two different things. Feeling entitled to people’s money and tipping because they were respectful and actually doing their job are two different things,” she added.