Tuoyo Ideh Alleges Brutal Beating By NDLEA During Proxy Nightclub Raid
Former Big Brother Naija contestant Tuoyo Ideh has accused NDLEA operatives of assaulting him during a raid at Proxy Nightclub in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The raid, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, October 26, led to the arrest of socialite Pretty Mike and over 100 guests.
In a video shared on Instagram Monday night, Tuoyo said he was at the club as a promoter, helping clients book tables, when officers, accompanied by military personnel, stormed the venue.
He claimed that even after passing the initial security check, he was forcibly taken into custody with other patrons. While detained, he said he was beaten with sticks and ordered to roll on the ground. The assault reportedly only ended after a female officer intervened, though he was still made to perform frog jumps despite severe pain.
“I’m a promoter; if you see me outside, it’s for business. I hadn’t even been inside 30 minutes when everyone was told to go down. I saw people in black uniforms and military personnel. They took our phones, searched me from head to toe, even my socks, and found nothing. Then they made us sit outside on the floor, which was humiliating,” he said.
“After a while, a woman pointed at me. Five men rushed me, slapped me, and one said, ‘Na you go post abi? Shoot him.’ They hit me with sticks, kicked me, and slapped me. I was rolling on the floor struggling to breathe. I’ve never been beaten like that in my life.”
He added: “Nigeria finally happened to me 💔 😥🥺. I can’t even stand or lie down properly. The beating left my legs, hands, back, and head in unbearable pain. Yesterday, I felt completely helpless. The intimidation and humiliation were overwhelming. We live in a country where human rights and freedom of speech are routinely ignored.”
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