solomonslones:
Oshomolie is proactive isn't there a way to get across to him

It's because of the public outcry that's why he stopped VIO in Benin & there was a time they churned out some folks wearing pink polo shirt(under ministry of transport), they too were stopped

I don't want EDSTMA to be stopped because its a source of job creation but they should be checked.

I really need to know who to pass this to the top, I have posted on the edo state government Facebook page, nothing yet

solomonslones:
Oshomolie is proactive isn't there a way to get across to him

It's because of the public outcry that's why he stopped VIO in Benin & there was a time they churned out some folks wearing pink polo shirt(under ministry of transport), they too were stopped

I don't want EDSTMA to be stopped because its a source of job creation but they should be checked.

I really need to know who to pass this to the top, I have posted on the edo state government Facebook page, nothing yet

deletrue:
why are you so uncultured. Do you know that you are a barbarian?

EvilSeeed:



[b]Points I noted..

1. O.P parked illegally and got his car towed..

2. O.P paid a Bribe and demanded a reciept for the bribe as if it was a constitutional right..

3. O.P willing participated in the crime of Bribery.

O.P's complaints addressed..

1. O.P thinks the fact that they towed his car and left the other 'police' tagged vehicle equals 'selective Justice'.. What he does not realise is that No illegality was perpertuated.. The officials resevre the right to tow any veihicle at their discretion according to available logistics. Meaning; They had only one towing Van, so they towed only 1 vehicle which just happens to belong to the OP.

2. The Deflated tyres are a part of the standard operations procedure.

3. If you were not shown the fine chart, why then did you pay?! You reserve the right to contest every fine in Court, but O.P rather paid a bribe.




FINALLY:: OP is part of the rot in our society.. You commited an offence, got your car impounded, was told the official fine that he would have paid to a bank and helped the internal revenue of the state and yet opted to pay a bribe.. Then turns around to call on Oshomole to play the victim..

Shey if I slap you now people go say EDSTMA officials are heartless. [/b]

aghaibiam:
I have read with amusement and dismay people's reaction to edstma activities in Benin and what is more painful is the fact that people who have never been to Benin before try to justify their actions.
I live in benin but 'm so scared of taking my car out.i know some one will ask me if i have a licence,yes i do and i drive well but in benin if you have a car whose licence plate does not read edo state and you cant speak the language you are a candidate for extortion.
Personally i have come to hate the state and its peope with every fibre of my being because of their attitude.
I have fallen victim several times for reasons that are not justifiable.one was for using a lane which became one way simply because repairs was ongoing of which there was no sign.just in front of ugbowo park.i was accosted and billed 3 4000.naira,i protested,argued all to no avail.i had to pay to get my car.another was for beating a red light which was not true i moved while the light was on green at akenzua but was accosted at ringroad.i paid 8k to get my car.
I have sworn never to give my vote to oshiomhole because he has succeeded in breeding monsters he can not tame.
I have seriously considered the benin scenario and as soon as my finances are right i intend to get a family lawyer.
This extortion must stop but why 'm writing this epistle.edo citizens especially their political elites dont even know how to use the internet so will never get to read this.

colossus2:


But not when I am right and you try to castigate me.

tonididdy:
you parked in a no parking zone mister, so how are you right.

I want to take it you are new in Benin. just be careful next time, sorry for the expenses

EvilSeeed:



[b]Points I noted..

1. O.P parked illegally and got his car towed..

2. O.P paid a Bribe and demanded a reciept for the bribe as if it was a constitutional right..

3. O.P willing participated in the crime of Bribery.

O.P's complaints addressed..

1. O.P thinks the fact that they towed his car and left the other 'police' tagged vehicle equals 'selective Justice'.. What he does not realise is that No illegality was perpertuated.. The officials resevre the right to tow any veihicle at their discretion according to available logistics. Meaning; They had only one towing Van, so they towed only 1 vehicle which just happens to belong to the OP.

2. The Deflated tyres are a part of the standard operations procedure.

3. If you were not shown the fine chart, why then did you pay?! You reserve the right to contest every fine in Court, but O.P rather paid a bribe.




FINALLY:: OP is part of the rot in our society.. You commited an offence, got your car impounded, was told the official fine that he would have paid to a bank and helped the internal revenue of the state and yet opted to pay a bribe.. Then turns around to call on Oshomole to play the victim..

Shey if I slap you now people go say EDSTMA officials are heartless. [/b]

eroticboy:


U ARE OBVIOUSLY ONE OF THE THE REASONS NIGERIA ISNT GETTING BETTER.......
AM SURE U ARE A EDSTMA OFFICIAL

tonididdy:
you parked in a no parking zone mister, so how are you right.

I want to take it you are new in Benin. just be careful next time, sorry for the expenses

lyvin:


U analysis is warped and not in tandem with the reality on ground. Remember You can't be a principled man in a lawless society.
1. Why did d spot not mark No Parking as reported
2. Y did d fine sheet no displayed
3. How r u sure d 25k receipt won't be fake
3. Etc
Op was wise here by cutting his loses

On Benin by-pass there are 'car radio officials if they catch u hmmm. No be only court u go go

EvilSeeed:


[b]So now you know this.... When next they stop you for Radio Sticker, I wouldnt expect you to try reasoning with thugs and touts.. You should have more class than that.. Take control of the situation without their knowledge and bid your time. You need to have it at the back of your mind where you want to take this to.. Me!! I am looking to DESTROY them so I am always calm in the middle of a crisis. But when I am done, I always come out on top

aghaibiam:
I have read with amusement and dismay people's reaction to edstma activities in Benin and what is more painful is the fact that people who have never been to Benin before try to justify their actions.
I live in benin but 'm so scared of taking my car out.i know some one will ask me if i have a licence,yes i do and i drive well but in benin if you have a car whose licence plate does not read edo state and you cant speak the language you are a candidate for extortion.
Personally i have come to hate the state and its peope with every fibre of my being because of their attitude.
I have fallen victim several times for reasons that are not justifiable.one was for using a lane which became one way simply because repairs was ongoing of which there was no sign.just in front of ugbowo park.i was accosted and billed 3 4000.naira,i protested,argued all to no avail.i had to pay to get my car.another was for beating a red light which was not true i moved while the light was on green at akenzua but was accosted at ringroad.i paid 8k to get my car.
I have sworn never to give my vote to oshiomhole because he has succeeded in breeding monsters he can not tame.
I have seriously considered the benin scenario and as soon as my finances are right i intend to get a family lawyer.
This extortion must stop but why 'm writing this epistle.edo citizens especially their political elites dont even know how to use the internet so will never get to read this.

solomonslones:


No parking zone without adequate signs, so what the motorist ought to do is go round asking people if he/she can park there

You are one of the reasons why the country is still the way it is.


How dare you insult that lady? Why post a picture of her car? That's violation of her privacy!!

You dug into her post & brought a car she offered for sale in dec 2013? She never stated it that it was her's, there is a possibility that she has sold it, but you brought it up here insulting her? Who is the ozwor now?

You ended it with ozwor(bini for fool), why insult her?

I'm sure you're one of those bini's that haven't left the state so you think the world revolves round Benin city!!!

solomonslones:


I asked earlier on what you'll do if they smash ur camera, your answer was "them nor dey fear"

Lets assume "them nor fear" what will you do

As for the radio license tout, you have simply told us what the law says & what one will do under normal conditions. Nigeria is not normal

How do you take control of the situation? Be explicit, these are practical scenarios

here you are on the express, with touts wielding all manner of weapons(most prominent ones are huge sticks with nails protruding out)

With no army or police check point nereby, what will you do?

With their scruffy face you don't even know whether they are armed robbers or touts! What will you do

Is that the time to start quoting law or trying to make calls, knowing fully well that that phone can be seized. What will you do?


There is a topic on front page of how soldier attacked BRT buses, no one could take good photographs, the minister of defense was quoted to have said that "miscreants tried to wreak havoc & the military swooped in to control the situation"

How then do you prove you were assaulted by a soldier, with no photos

They can claim that it was the miscreant that assaulted you, so of you find yourself in that situation, what will you do?

EvilSeeed:



[b]Solomon..

You are looking for every reason to justify paying a Bribe.. GOODLUCK TO YOU!!

I have dealt with the Nigerian Police (that broke my Windscreen), dealth with Rivers States version of EDSTAM called TIMARIV who accused me of jumping 'Zebra Crossing'.. . Dealth with Anambras state version of the same group (infact these ones were actually Armed Robbers), I have dealt with 2 thugs that jumped into my Car brandishing I.D Cards with Local Government inscriptions asking for Radio Licence as well.. And in all, I never paid a single cent in bribes and I came out on top..

Taking control of a situation is an Art not a Science.. I cant teach it to you, its something you either have or you dont. Many of you think taking control is shouting and screaming.. If you read my post for the purpose of learning, rather than arguing, you would have seen where I said 'I DONT EXPECT YOU TO START REASONING WITH THUGS AND TOUTS'.. We are all Animals and in our Iron jungle everyone needs to know their strenghts and weaknesses.. I cant be caught dead fighting with thugs.. So I take control of the situation by taking control of the situation.. Hells, I would even go with you to your office.

Here is an example that happened in the middle of Onitsha - Owerri express road around 8:30am..

I was returning from a trip to Benin and had to catch an Event on that Sunday morning in Port Harcourt around 10.. So I left Benin by 5:30am. Entering that stretch of road, I come across a Roadblock by the Police and they were stopping all manner of vehicles (both latest and old).. Lo I got stopped as expected (as I had 3 other guys plus me inside my car).. We got searched and at some point, the officer found a tablet of Viagra inside one of my passengers bag. But because he had wrapped it in such a suspicious looking manner, the officers curiousity peaked and he held it like he had found Hard drugs. Then he comes to our papers and he starts riffling through my documentation and settled for 'Import Papers and Road worthiness'..

My first question to him was straight and concise: I asked him if he thought my Licence was fake or forged and he said No. Next question was if he was working for the Nigerian Customs Service and he said NO.. Next question was under what authority is he demanding for my Import papers when that is not in his jurisdiction and he realises my perticulars are not fake. He stops and has started getting angry now. He demands for my Car keys which I immediately handed over to him without hesitation. He then goes after my Road Worthiness and again I ask him: Look at my particulars again and check the year of manufacture of my car and tell me if this Car is supposed to have road worthiness. Then I proceed to ask him what type of Checkpoint this was if it was a 'traffic Checkpoint' or a 'Stop and search' checkpoint to which he responds What does it matter.. I said anyways, I am ready to follow this matter to the last as I am fully aware that I am in the right.. All this I said without SHOUTING or SCREAMING.. Infact I was enjoying myself. I was fully prepared to follow through.. My friends had started begging and soliciting a bribe and that was when I walked into their midst and said firmly Nobody should pay a single cent in bribe money.

Next move:: The officer starts stopping all the most recent vehicles on the road and asking for 'Road Worthiness' just to prove to me that I needed to have it.. I still kept laffing. He finally finds a 2013 Mercedes GL with Road worthiness and brings it to show me.. Basically, in his mind, I was in trouble (which I wasnt as I was sure I didnt need to have road worthiness for my 2 year old car).. But no point arguing that here, this dumb guy isnt the right person to be speaking to about such things.

Next question I asked him was: I thought the I.G had banned Checkpoints... Thats when the Nigga loses his mind fully. I turned to make a call and he ceases my Phone. I still was calm. Then comes the waiting game.. Guess what: His colleagues actually adviced him to let me go as it was obvious that I was not afraid or intimidated. I spent over 45 Mins on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere..

All through, I stood my grounds without putting it in his face, was never intimidated, never shouted, never huffed and puffed, was in control of the situation (as far as I was concerned) and was ready to follow it through.. Infact, at some point, I actually told him that it was fine and that he should take his time, we will all go to the station, process the offence, they will impound the vehicle and all and that on Monday, I will be back to continue the process as I was sure I had no case to answer. And I was ready.

Its about your composure.. And that composure comes from knowing your right and how to apply them. It would be foolish for you to be on the road telling a corporal whose highest qualification is school cert what the law is.. NAAAAAA!!! I knew this as far back as when I was 15yrs of age. Same way it would be outstandingly foolish for you to be explaining Radio Licence laws to Agberos.. AGREE WITH THEM.. Until you find their Oga.. The boss is who you want..

Every situation you find yourself in would teach you how to get out of it and then pursue the matter properly. The one thing I wil tell you is that it would take your time.. THATS ALL.. But they know this and know that you wouldnt want to waste your time with themm so you are most likely to pay a bribe and get out fast thats why these people are still doing what they do till tomorrow.

When Next you find yourself in Trouble with the likes of those radio touts, here is my first advice for you: Pick up your phone and call 911 and report the matter as a robbery, tell them your exact location and try to stall and not move till the Police shows up.. And trust me, they will show up. #FACT![/b]

tonididdy:
DUDE shut the phuck up .

solomonslones:


Thanks for this but I'm sure you are aware of folks who did what you did & they paid with their lives!!

Hope you have heard of drunk policemen on duty?

You kinda of spoilt the whole thing with the 911 call!! 911 in Nigeria

Well I learnt some things

Thanks

EvilSeeed:



[b]911 Works.. KNOW THAT NOW..


I have used them twice (once for a Fire and the other for the Police) and both times they responded within 30 Minutes..

Yes! Many people have paid the price with their lives.. But death is something I cant control and neither can you. Some people have also been killed paying bribes because the people they were bribing believed that they had more money too.. That is why I advised you not to do what A LOT of Nigerians do which is come out and start Shouting, fighting and screaming at them.. NEVER ANTAGONISE THEM.. Never!! If its the Police, they have Gins.. If its these touts, they may have knives so never Antagonise them..

And yes! I have also been involved with a drunk Police Man at a checkpoint by 11 pm at Night.. I was probably 14 at the time and it was my Mum (a Lawyer) that was raising her voice at the Drunk officer who had asked us for 'TOWING PERMIT' for our vehicle which a neighbour was rope-towing back to our house. The Drunk Officer drew his weapon and discharged it bare 1 meter above my mothers head at point blank range.. #I swear this on my Childrens life.. I have never been that scared before in my life.. After he did, the rest of his officers at the Checkpoint came and disarmed him, put him inside their patrol van and zoomed off.. #Checkpoint Closed.. This was way before Civilian rule sef.

So Mr. Solomon, No matter the scenario you raise, you wouldnt be the first. The Lady that was beaten up in broad daylight and stripped naaked in Lagos by a Nigerian Navy convoy because she wouldnt clear from the road quickly for their convoy to pass is not the first to suffer such.. But guess what?! She didnt go online to whine at nobody, she went to court to seek Justice and because she did, several officers were court marshalled including the Navy Chief who was being driven at the time... PLUS she got a huge settlement..

SO again I say it to you.. There is never a good reason to give a Bribe.. NEVER!![/b]

solomonslones:



Thank God you mum came out alive!!

do you mean 911 or Nigeria has its own emergency no?

you haven't taken me up on my good lawyer request

EvilSeeed:



I dont live in Benin.. But Good lawyers are around. Go into your States local High Court and make enquires.

Whats sad is that you seem pretty ignorant about your rights that it would be difficult for yo to tell when a lawyer is blowing hot air and when a lawyer is making sense. But to get a lawyer, you need to go to court and find a litigation lawyer.


Take up your phone wherever you are now and dail 911 and see what happens.. Its toll free. I am waiting to hear your response.