Nigerian Entertainment News: “Don’t Know You as A Celebrity” – Police Officer Says as He and Phyna Argue During Stop and Search

In the sphere of Nigerian entertainment news, a video has surfaced online capturing the moment Nigerian TV personality Josephine Otabor, also known as Phyna, clashed with law enforcement personnel in Lagos

This incident occurred over the weekend, and Phyna provided her Instagram followers with a live view of the encounter.

By Ann Chigbufue

Based on available evidence, police officers pulled over the reality star for a routine stop-and-search on a Lagos highway.

Phyna, identifying herself as a celebrity, expressed her dissatisfaction with their approach, leading to a heated exchange. The specific officer involved firmly asserted his lack of knowledge about Phyna’s celebrity status and indifference to it.

During the live Instagram broadcast amidst the confrontation, the reality star challenged the officers.

Read part of their conversation below:

Phyna;

“You would have handled me better.”

Police officer;

“I never knew you from anywhere, you call yourself a celebrity. That your celebrity is for you.”

Phyna;

“Baba, you for no video. My own be say, you go let me waka from the motor side. You would tell me step out, I would step out, then you video. Not that I’m coming down and you’re carrying camera. No na.”

See video:

I never know you for anywhere, you call yourself celebrity – Police tells Phyna during an altercation

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