People sometimes find it difficult to distinguish between “bribing” and “giving alms”. But,the difference is very clear:Bribes are given to a person to corrupt his judgement or ask for his favour while alms are given to the poor/needy. So,from the above definitions,Are nigerian police(checking points) collecting alms or bribes? I think they are “beggers” because whether your particulars are intact or not,you will still 20naira/50naira. So,not only culprits are exploited at checking points. Besides,that amount is too small to be called a bribe. 20naira now represents Nigerian driving licence. But,they are a very special type of beggers,the arrogant and stubborn type. They point guns at their benefactors.
I think police at checking points should be carrying plates instead of guns. Because,all they do at the their is collecting alms. Therefore,they need the plates to store their “alms”… Lets i forget,they should be praying for the motorist after collecting alms from them.
Do you now agree with me that policemen are official arrogant beggers?
