24-year-old Olanipekun Irenimofe, who identified herself as a student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, narrates to DAUD OLATUNJI how she was allegedly arrested and put behind bars by the police for visiting a pharmacy to buy a pregnancy test kit and contraceptive

Please introduce yourself.

My name is Olanipekun Oladayo Irenimofe. I am a student of MAPOLY (Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State). I recently finished my ND. I am 24 years old.

What course did you study at MAPOLY and what year did you finish?

I finished last year but I’m still writing my project in school. I want to be silent on my course of study.

Is it true that you were arrested by the police for visiting a pharmacy to buy a pregnancy test kit and contraceptive?

Yes, I was arrested by them (police) for buying a pregnancy test kit and contraceptive.

Where and how were you arrested?

After buying the above-mentioned items I wanted to see a customer and a friend of mine; so, I had to pass by the station. That was when a policeman called me and asked for my profession and I answered that I am a student.

What then happened?

He began to check the polythene bag I was carrying and then found the items. He then asked me why I was with the items and I told him they were for me. They then asked me to go to the behind the counter and later I was put behind bars.

What happened next?

They were just shouting why am I having sex; can’t I remain a virgin for my husband?

What did you tell them?

I didn’t say anything to them because I don’t understand! At (age) 24, is it illegal? Am I an underage person? If not for the Nigerian education system, should I still be in school?

Were you asked to write a statement?

No, I was not asked to write a statement. I was just put behind bars.

What came to your mind when you were put behind bars?

I was traumatised. I was worried because they were threatening me. I became worried when I was asked to go behind bars.

Your sister raised the alarm online after your arrest. How did she get to know about it?

I called her right there because I had called a customer and friend of mine, but they (policemen) sent her away.

Didn’t they seize your phone?

They did for a while, but when it started ringing, they gave it back to me.

You were later released. Was it because your sister raised the alarm?

No; I did not even know what was going on on social media till I was released.

How long did you stay behind bars?

About two hours or thereabouts.

How many people did you meet in the cell?

I met no one there; the cell was empty and I was alone there.

Is it true that the pharmacist was also arrested?

Yes, she was brought in for questioning.

Has she been released?

They released her before me.

What do you feel about the whole experience?

I don’t even know how to put it because it was the first time I would experience something like that.

What did they tell you before they released you?

They behaved as if they did me a favour by releasing me.

Did they apologise to you?

No, they didn’t.

Are you considering suing the police and claiming damages?

I’m not claiming any damages. My sister raised the alarm because she was scared; we are not trying to gain anything from this.

How do you feel being harassed for buying a pregnancy test kits?

I’m not supposed to be harassed. I did nothing wrong, so I should not be treated like a criminal.

How did your friends react when they heard about the incident?

They were very supportive, and if not for my sisters and my friends, yesterday (Friday) wouldn’t have been bearable for me.

Are your parents aware of the incident?

Yes, they are.

Do you live with them?

No.

Where do they live?

Ibadan.

Are you in a relationship?

Yes, I have a boyfriend.

What is your view on pre-marital sex?

Everyone above 18 has a right to decide what he or she wants to do; it’s an individual decision. I don’t have any view.

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Mental illness abounds amongst our policemen...

Nawa oo

What is your view about pre marital sex? Is that supposed to be part of the questions at all? Nonsense journalist. mtcheew.

AND I ASK AGAIN, WHAT IS A SINGLE FEMALE STUDENT DOING WITH PREGNANCY TEST KIT

The journalist sef mumu like the idiot policemen.

Hmmm... Nigeria and intrigues.

PROSTITUTION OR SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE IS NOT AFRICAN WAY OF LIFE

AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION IS AGAINST IT

CHRISTIANITY IS AGAINST IT

ISLAM IS EQUALLY AGAINST IT

thorpido:
The journalist sef mumu like the idiot policemen.

HOW THE JOURNALIST TAKE MUMU

Maxymilliano:


I didn’t say anything to them because I don’t understand! At (age) 24, is it illegal? Am I an underage person? If not for the Nigerian education system, should I still be in school?

JUST NEGODU

ABEG SHEY NA NIGERIA EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM NOR ALLOW AM GO SCHOOL EARLY ENOUGH

THIS GIRL NA CONFIRM ODE

Police is your friend, some time friends do behave somehow just to promote you from their negative output,
thank God your friends (police) have make you populer for now.

WTF man

This is so bad....

Continue banging jare

mike404:
HOW THE JOURNALIST TAKE MUMU

See him asking her what she thinks of pre-marital sex.Is the journalist a priest or family planning expert?

dancing to Holy by Justin Beiber ft Chance the Rapper.



........... the way you hold me
........... hold me hold me hold me
......... . feel so holy...

What is your view on pre-marital sex?

Everyone above 18 has a right to decide what he or she wants to do; it’s an individual decision. I don’t have any view.


Her last reply was the most intelligent part of the interview

mike404:
AND I ASK AGAIN, WHAT IS A SINGLE FEMALE STUDENT DOING WITH PREGNANCY TEST KIT

To avoid accedent on her part time busness. thank you.

mike404:
JUST NEGODU

ABEG SHEY NA NIGERIA EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM NOR ALLOW AM GO SCHOOL EARLY ENOUGH

THIS GIRL NA CONFIRM ODE

She sounds smarter than you.

Nigerian educational system: riddled with strikes, extremely slow and frustrating admission process, federal character, etc.

mike404:
PROSTITUTION OR SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE IS NOT AFRICAN WAY OF LIFE

AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION IS AGAINST IT

CHRISTIANITY IS AGAINST IT

ISLAM IS EQUALLY AGAINST IT

Now if I may ask, why did God create that part of your body with all the sensitivities there? He is God and must have known before time that humans can never ever be able to zip up. Could they?

Sex between two consenting adults is not a crime.

Your life is the hands of the gods�

The news sounded incredible when it first broke on Friday evening.

The Learned Nairalanders should educate us what law the girl broke by having those items on her.

Damnnn niggar

Nigeria police are full of shit

That year sha

Police officer obtained my condom around midnight and there was no where to buy another one because all shops were closed I even promised to give this officer 1k just to free the condom to Me Baba refused oooo

Naso I call my niggas for condom backup lucky me I was able to collect one each From 3 of my comrades

Girl wey I manage force make she sleep over na hin this mumu officers won cast all my efforts

Dem send you go poly go study.. na preek you go dey fvck.
Is this how you want to live your life?

Wetin consign dem?

Imagine the kind of embarassment this lady has brought upon herself with the unprofessional conduct of the Nigeria Police

Police sef wan kpansh

Meanwhile ogun is preparing to kill you!!

mike404:
PROSTITUTION OR SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE IS NOT AFRICAN WAY OF LIFE

AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION IS AGAINST IT

CHRISTIANITY IS AGAINST IT

ISLAM IS EQUALLY AGAINST IT

So this news na reality....

mike404:
AND I ASK AGAIN, WHAT IS A SINGLE FEMALE STUDENT DOING WITH PREGNANCY TEST KIT

Shes 24 years of age not under age,she should sue them
A 24years old could be a grandma in the North

The useless policemen must be APC îmbeciles, they're the only ones stupid enough to do such shít