Zicsaloma Alleges Harassment by Police Over Mercedes-Benz, Says He’s Ready to Sell His Car

Popular Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Aloma Junior, widely known as Zicsaloma, has voiced his frustration with the Nigeria Police Force, accusing officers of harassment and extortion during routine checks for tinted glass permits in Lagos.

In a viral video shared on social media, Zicsaloma narrated how he was repeatedly stopped and profiled by police officers simply because he drives a Mercedes-Benz.

According to him, despite having a valid tinted glass permit issued by the police, officers insisted it was fake, demanded money, and at one point even asked him to follow them to the station.

“They stopped me more than five times in one day. I showed them my tinted permit from their own website, yet they claimed it was fake,” he lamented.
“One of them even tried to take me ‘behind’ the station, but when people recognized me as a comedian, their tone changed.”

The comedian said the harassment didn’t stop there, as he was again flagged down at multiple checkpoints the same day. He argued that young Nigerians driving luxury cars are too often stereotyped as internet fraudsters or criminals.

Frustrated, he concluded:

“Please, who wants my Benz? I am tired. That’s why I rarely drive it anymore.”

Opinion: A Bigger Problem Than Just Zicsaloma’s Benz

Zicsaloma’s ordeal is more than a personal frustration — it is a reflection of the daily struggles faced by many young Nigerians on the road. The unfair profiling of youths, particularly those who drive flashy cars, has long been a sore point in police–civilian relations.

While officers are mandated to enforce the law, harassment under the guise of routine checks erodes trust and leaves young people feeling like suspects simply for looking successful.

Instead of extorting or intimidating, the police should focus on building confidence through professionalism and fair checks, regardless of what car a person drives. Success should not be a crime in Nigeria.

Perhaps Zicsaloma’s decision to publicly air his experience will rekindle conversations on police reform, accountability, and the urgent need to end profiling. After all, today it is Zicsaloma’s Benz; tomorrow it could be any young Nigerian just trying to go about their day.