I bought a car last year and fully registered it as required by the Nigerian laws. I decided to travel to Asaba Delta state with my car after making sure I had valid documents and the required accessories including brand new Tyres.
As soon as I left Lagos Ibadan express way I started seeing police men and road safely officials every 10 kilometers apart or even less sometimes. I even saw customs officials they asked me to bring the customs papers. They all wanted me to tip them after checking and confirming I had the correct papers.

When I got to Benin bypass I met So many police checking points, one of them said I should bring the receipt I was issued when I bought the car. I told him I do not need a receipt to drive my car since the car is dully registered with proof of ownership certificate and my full details can be verified online.
They got angry and took me to a police post and asked me to pay 10, 000( Ten Thousand Naira) to continue my trip which I promptly declined. They delayed me for 3 hours, I had to call someone I knew in Abuja to get them to allow me continue my journey.
I think the Nigerian government should seriously look into this situation because you feel totally helpless out there in the bushes.
We are too big a nation to be talking about police extortion in broad day light. Please share your thoughts about this matter because I'm afraid to travel with my private car now. Thanks

The worst misfortune that happened to us in this our beloved country is Nigeria Police both serving and retired

It isn't same if u traveling up north. The officers concerned believe southerners are rich cowards that pay money rather than defend their right.

one of the strategy and burden on nigeria is the N.P.F