B00M: Police Judging Me By My Appearance - Arrested"king of madness" Cries Out
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jul 14, 2021
A man identified simply as 'King of Madness' has cried out after he was arrested, alleging that the Nigerian police was judging him based on his appearance.
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The suspect who was paraded by the Lagos State Police Command, said he was arrested after some policemen stopped the Uber ride he had boarded on his way to a show at Lekki at about 10.45pm.
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Speaking to newsmen on why he was arrested, he said; "I still don't know" adding that landing at the police command is something he finds hard to believe.
"They told me that I was being taken to meet a DPO. I just saw myself here this morning. I still don't understand what's happening."
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He stated that no incriminating material was found on him, adding that the policemen gave him permission to make a video while they were frisking him.
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"My identity looks like that of a criminal, but I'm an artiste, not a cultist," King of Madness said as he took off his shirt to reveal his body covered in tattoos.
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He continued, "My mummy used to tell me that there's a way a book will be too dirty that you won't be able to touch it let alone identify its content.
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"They are judging me by my appearance."
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He added that he was arrested alone while the Uber driver was allowed to go free.
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— Thompson Nsisongabasi