@@Doorknobz I would say a realist. It's just not safe to ride there with few tens of thousands in equipment. Nobody minds the people living in Nigeria. It's simple - corruption leads to high crime rates.
@@brentgordon404I think he wanted money but he didn't get too aggressive or anything. I guess ItchyBoots had more experience than most of us so she didn't feel compelled to give him money. If I were in Nigeria tomorrow, and police officers with guns asked me to give them money...I'd probably feel I had to give them some money.
In ratio to the lots of Nigerian policemen she met on her journey within the context of that video, how many policemen fit into your statement "our police"?.
I love the way Noraly handled herself, what a champ. The man only let her go because he was told my the other smaller officer, that another officer in the parked car said they should let her go. These guys are a disgrace.
@@dancCONSTANTno, no they weren't. No officer at a checkpoint would ever be so stupid to joke about a bribe on camera. The court deemed that they were trying to get a bribe from her. You saying that the judges and the top brass in the police are misunderstanding?
The two officers were publicly stripped of their uniform and dismissed from their duties because of this video.I admire your ability to ignore the monumental risk and live the adventure. I wish I had the same courage.
If I were this woman, I would never return to Nederlands. The two guys are waiting for her... If they cannot be police man, they are going to be criminals.
That's because you are in a haste to believe the image of a whole 20oMillion person's plus from the conduct of 1 person. Your statistics brain 🧠 is 100% on point . I guess
I lived and worked in a small town in Nigeria from 1979-81, and rode a motorcycle to get around and also travel around the country. "What did you bring me?" is like a common greeting. I asked my Nigerian friends how to answer it, and they said to laugh it off as Noraly did, or respond with a joke, or say "Next time." Everyone who goes from point A to point B gets asked that, not just white women! And obviously people can't be carrying around gifts for every single person they meet, especially on a motorcycle. Nigerian culture is very "in your face" and extroverted compared to other countries in West Africa, which I also visited. I had to get used to it, but it was a relief to return to my introverted side when I left.
Noraly your determination to ride in lands that are challenged by poor governance is incredible. Your videos show good honest locals just trying to live lives while putting up with poor roads & never ending road blocks. Your videos show how people endure & overcome their circumstances. Stay safe.
@@NorthRock I believe you & it all seems like an accident waiting to happen.There have been may pitfalls.I really believe Nora the Explora has guardian angles somewhere....if thats a thing.... but her riding from S1 E1 has scared & enthralled me from the start.I cant help but keep watching & many times expected the worst but here we are.She made a movie in the end....Soooo? i keep watching lol but i sympathize with you.
Especially for a woman...in a rural place like that there are plenty of places to hide a body...not that anyone would come looking for her...pulling out that roll of money at that gas station wasn't the smartest move. For her safety she'd be better off staying home and watching other people's videos or take a man with you next time.
@user-jh7nc3pv8h How else was she supposed to pay without taking the money out? She had almost exact Amount they were asking for, I agree it'd be dumb to take out more money tho
After watching this video, I am really really starting to see Nigerians and African people with a new lens. I really respect their calm, happy and positive nature. Love such people. Nigerians are so humble and fun and amazing.
You are brave for this. As a Nigerian American , I went to Nigeria this summer. I traveled from Lagos to Ilorin by car and the amount of corrupt police officers that we had to bribe was unbelievable. The road conditions are also really bad and driving is really rough and dangerous as only locals can really drive in nigeria so you’re really brave for this.
Can we just spend a minute to appreciate those police officers who welcomed you into our country and asked for nothing in return, because that is not normal behaviour.
As a Gambian residing in the UK, as I watch this video from an unbiased standpoint, it is evident that there are still exceptional and courteous police officers who warmly embrace everyone, as showcased in these videos. However, there are still many corrupt and morally compromised individuals in the police force, hindering the progress and growth not only of the country but also of Africa as a whole.
I saw mostly smiling welcoming faces in this video and one dick who just thought he could try it on. I`ve had holidays in Gambia and Kenya, got out and about among the locals and most people are lovely but you will encounter the ones who just want money for nothing, that`s the same story wherever you go in the world
To a great extent, this video shows how peaceful, adventurous, happy and accommodating Nigerians are. This is different from the negative and abusive picture that is always shown to the outside world about the country. Every nation have its own good and bad so everyone can have a positive perspective (without discriminating) of The country.
The roads are a national embarrassment, the cops are an even bigger embarrassment. Thank God they were dismissed, but I hope this would be the last time security officials embarrass us like this.
@@adedotunadeniran8230 See who is talking, if they have roads like this in other parts of the world, should we be copying the bad things from those parts. Or we should be happy that the majority of the roads are like this? We should always make sure our country 🇳🇬 is known for good things. It's not a crime to want "good things" for our country. You need to watch the other videos to see how bad the roads were. She even fell off her bike at some point and someone had to help her pull her bike out of the ditch.
When I worked in Nigeria I learned to keep a $20 in my pocket and hide the rest of my money. That way when the inevitable demand for “gratuity” came from the police or other government official, I could plead that the $20 was all I had. It happened a lot. Those stereotypes don’t come from nowhere.
@@rick262 Yep, I'm 66 years old and I usually do the same when I travel in my own country Romania. And to be honest, the same thing happened to me almost everywhere in Eastern Europe. In my opinion, this kind of behavior can be generalized with few exceptions and, more or less so in sight and imperative, in almost all the world to those who hold the power of a weapon and the authority of the position in their country.
With the rebel groups causing havoc and danger in Nigeria, I really wonder why you decided to go there. I guess you don't want to miss out on any country, but this one is incredibly risky. I'm sure you make it through okay as we get these videos on a time lag. Please continue to be safe! You are a remarkable human being! ❤
How is it risk? stop talking what you dont know, i have been watching the video all through, did she experience any problem, the answer is no and everyone was friendly to her, stop talking trash
I'm a Cameroonian. I love riding like this, discovering places, amazing people(not scary corrupt officers),and bringing joy.This is what I want to do. You are truly brave
This Woman has balls as big as an ostriches egg. I have no words to describe her daring guts. She is one brave woman I wouldn't want to get into a dispute with 😂 💪
There are good cops and bad ones in this video alone. When that cop asked “are you enjoying my country” that shows me he cares about the image and safety of people who visits his country
@@ДенисЯкунин-м2чДенис Якунин есть видео через месяц эти двое полицейских которые вроде бы требуют у Нурали деньги за проезд, уже стоят в Нигерийском суде где их приговоривают к увольнению из полиции и прямо в зале суда снимают с них полицейские мундиры рубашки.😂😊😅
Don't worry. The UK police do it too. Here in Britain, they don't expicitly ask you for money for themselves, like we saw in this video, but they try to find something with which they can "fine you" with - any excuse to claim you are "breaking the law' so that they can collect revenue from people. And, it's not just police - traffic wardens, environmental enforcement officers, council workers, etc. do this also. Corrupt people are everywhere across the face of our beautiful earth.
they ask that to almost anyone honestly. white, black, yellow or whatever. If they see you look to have a bit of money they will ask you. If you didn't notice, all people on the video were super nice and caring, just the corrupt police as usual (and not just NIgeria, even in industrialized countries)
My ex boss Obi is from Nigeria and he recently retired and moved back to Nigeria. He was my favorite boss for 2yrs of my 30 year career and a man of faith. Always with a smile and cheer but competent and firm. Lovely man.
@@philphil2652 I know, and I know that there are many places where no-one can go alone, even there is no peaceful land in the whole world, and i personally know my Nigerian friends and they are very friendly, but If a girl gets stuck somewhere, so this problem is important. My point is simple my brother, Stay safe where you go.
I’m a Nigerian living in the USA. I applaud your courage riding your bike through foreign countries. In general, the people seem to be nice especially when they know that you are a foreigner. Good luck and safe journey. Cross to Cameroon through Cross River State, in the east, at a town called Ikom.
I am a Nigerian citizen and we are sorry for the inconvenience caused by those corrupt policemen. I do hope that the Nigerian federal government will take action to reform our police 👮♀️ force and pay our police officers well . Sometimes, it is hunger that pushes some of those officers to ask for money because they work under terrible conditions with very poor salaries.
@@Arounadabout He was very close to demanding payment. I guarantee if there was anything wrong with her driving or her paperwork she would have been forced to pay.
I had the exact same experience at Abuja International Airport after arrival. An official (lady) at the final security check just before the airport's exit confiscated my suitcase and said "Give me something". When I told her I don't understand, she said again, "Give me something, anything", and refused to release my suitcase until I complied. All of this happened right in front of several heavily armed security officers (maybe military), all of them heard this, but none of them interjected, even when I protested. Apparently this is perfectly normal in Nigeria.
I am Nigerian. I was traveling out lately and I was asked for money by about 5-6 different staffs at different checkpoint. When I told my friend about the experience, he told me that they were all in it together. That at the end of each work day, they split the money they have collected from "tasking" travelers among themselves. In the meantime, I would like to ask you a question. Are you born again?
@@DrDingus It's a longer story as I was also held up for about 2 hours by a guy in passport control who confiscated my passport to solicit a bribe. I refused and when they changed shifts, the next passport control officer took my passport out from under the counter where the previous guy put it, stamped it, and let me through. It was a business trip and I was concerned that the shuttle sent by the company to pick me up would leave without me. My phone couldn't connect to the local network so I couldn't call. So I did what I had to to get out of there. It was a gaunlet of bribe solicitation to get through that airport. The rason I commented here was because the same term "give me something" was used by the second person, so I wanted to share.
Everywhere in the world, there is good and bad. Nigerians were not corrupt as people thought, just a few. Be a good ambassador for your family, country and humanity
@user-pk6jv4jv3c she has traveled all around the world, to multiple dangerous countries for years. She is far from naive. YOU'RE naive compared to her.
Omo I respect you oh, this is balls of steel, Nigerian men abroad will almost faint with fear just to travel from Lagos to Ibadan when they are back home on holiday and you ride through, safe journey and much respect.
True. A friend of mine was last summer in mexico, we as europeans always thought it is more hollywood then reality, if you stay out of cartell aera and stick to tourist places, it's fine. Car got nearly stolen, in 7 days he was intercepted 3x by corrupt police and his marriage ring was gone. Definitely a country that is not on my bucket list 🙈
You should be digusted by the western colonization in the 18th and 19th century. This was the preperation for corrupt structures after we took African ressources, humans and land! Think before you write.
The Nigeria Police officer who requested money from you has been dismissed for that reason. I have been one of ur followers for some times now, and I want to say a big thank you for taking me around the world with you. May God continue to guide you 🙏
Wow! Brave lady. Even I as a Nigerian in Nigeria wouldn't dare try such a ride because of the insecurity in the land. But here you are teaching a coward like me how to do it. Congratulations, Madam. Safe journey as you journey through
It's because they noticed she's white, so most of them had to be nice. This means our police have the tendency to be polite, they just choose who they can show that side to
Which nice? They are not nice. They are all part of the plan. As far as I'm concerned they are armed robbers. Traveling in Nigeria is a dangerous activity that could end your life. If the bandits don't get you, you won't miss the kidnappers and if they don't get you the police will definitely make your life miserable.
I did 6 years in Nigeria thanks to my dad. Very rich culturally, but anybody in any sort of administrative position is going to be crazy corrupt. A lot of those unofficial checkpoints are just off duty soldiers and cops trying to shake down motorists. No shame!
And why shouldn't armed black people manning roadblocks in africa behave like Africans and demand bribes? Just like the police in the US with civil asset forfeiture who take ALL your cash?
Nigeria: Two Police Officers Fired for Demanding Money from Tourist Police officers Jimoh Lukmon and Kareem Fatai were captured in a viral video dated October 29, 2023, soliciting money from a tourist from the Netherlands, Ms. Noraly Schoenmaker. At an event on Thursday, Police Commissioner Hamzat Adebola announced the immediate dismissal of the individuals, relieving them of their duties. ....
Mad Respect for you 🎉❤. God continues to keep you safe in our great Nation, Nigeria. I also pray God prosper our Nation in the years to come so that our Nigerian police would not be label as beggers.
That was an embarrassment for an officer and frankly, disgusting. Carrying oneself in such situation by standing your ground without invoking aggression in other people is a skill not many people possess and you clearly have mastered it. I strive to achieve that skill day because I'd lose my cool as soon as they try to extort me for money. Be careful out there, Noraly. I wish you a safe journey.
Your good natured but firm response to the road blockers is impressive. I would hate to be a truck driver in this country. I love seeing the world through your experiences. Best to you !
Corruption exists in most countries.. What sets Nigeria (and most African nations) apart is the sheer shamelessness with which money is demanded.. Its a rare mix of begging and extortion..
Sure, but not all forms of corruption are equal. In places like Western Europe for example you have cases like that some politician will be invited to a free vacation in exchange for giving some company a government deal, or stuff like insider trading. That is corruption too, but you won't have policemen and bureaucrats demand or even take money from regular citizens. So yes, there is corruption in most countries, but not this kind of corruption.
It's embarrassing, the attitude of corruption is becoming a major challenge in nigeria in quarters, not only the police even local security in our community collect bribe.
Its the way business works. Not the individuals fault, he is just trying to feed his family, the cost of living, it is the west who are in the country extorting the locals and looting their energy
Very impressed at the prompt response by Nigerian authorities. This chanel is followed by millions and obviously includes their superiors. Well done for the anti corruption drive Nigeria.
To be fair, I bet the fast response to corruption is the same reason corruption is so rampant in the first place. There's not much bureaucracy hindering things from moving fast, or going wrong.
Reading through the comments is just cracking me up, I'm a Nigerian that likes travelling and I just stumbled over her channel.. I'm pretty much chuffed to see how well she has acclimatised to her surroundings! She's living her best life and showing us a different perspective from what the media think you should see! Its amazing and quite sad how we've become so domesticated and sheltered that we can't even dare! Kudos Noraly... I'll BE watching all your adventures and wishing you GODSPEED!!! ❤❤❤
I haven't seen much comments defending the corruption of the policemen. Corruption is bad but giving Nigeria and Nigerians bad publicity through degrading comments is bad.
Armed men stopping you at impromptu checkpoints every 5 minutes, checking you out, looking at your equipment, you nervously laugh and carry on if they let you. Living life one checkpoint at a time, looks like fun!
Nigeria was my favourite country (for it's people) on my UK to Cape Town trip. Lovely people and very welcoming, if a little tiresome at times. The corruption is a pain, but its the same everywhere in west Africa. Whilst the constant police stops wear you down, they are there to keep you safe ultimately. Roll with it, youve got this and at least you're making progress. Things get a little easier in Cameroon and much simpler by Angola (apart from the fuel shortages). Keep those wheels turning Norally 👍
You’re cool as a cucumber! I like that 99% of the officers welcomed you to Nigeria. Just shows how kind and welcoming they are. Still has me on the edge of my seat biting my nails!
In the normal countries the officers policies take care about other things. 1. This barrier is to stop people and ask for something. 2. This is very disrespect to any travelers. The Africa problem is not poorest place but poorest mentality. If changes this poorest mentality, the countries can change from they poorest in prosperity.
First, I'm so happy your channel found me. I'm a Black American who just returned from visiting Nigeria for the first time two weeks ago, and I fell in love with this country. Yes, there is "police corruption," but I learned that even that problem among some, not all, officers, as the video shows, is due to economic issues. No excuse, just a reality. Beyond that, this video actually proves that the vast majority of Nigerians you encounter are grateful, peaceful, and welcoming people. Noraly did not encounter any threats at all... something I found to be refreshing while there. I live in a large, modern metropolitan city here in the U.S. and trust me when I say there are neighborhoods here that Noraly would not have been safe traversing through with such amazing technological gear. In fact, her Alaska would probably have new bike owners. Facts. Again, Nigeria is a place to be loved, honored, and respected as a country with great culture, beautiful land, and a developing economy. I can envision how living conditions there could only improve with care and support from the world community...not disdain and ignorance from those who only grab a few negative snippets from a short video. Keep up your pilgrimages, Noraly. I will also be watching you now. One Love.❤
Those two Nigerian police officers asking this lady ( tourist ) for money were Dismissed from the Nigerian Police Force for act of corruption and embarrassing the Nigerian Police.
You need to be more crazy than brave to do what you’re doing! Absolutely incredible. I spent two weeks in Nigeria this year over the summer to film a documentary about the attacks of Boko Haram and Fulanis. I went to Chibok too and I exactly know what it takes to travel across Nigeria. All the best and please stay safe. Lots of love from the UK 🇬🇧
Risking your life unnecessarily for a YT channel is ridiculous, everyone knows life is cheap in some of these places. It wouldn't be the first time and it wont be the last when people like her have just "disappeared".... no need to just volunteer to be another statistic...
@@tada2508 Don't worry Roma people have similar problems, but sadly its deep ingrained in their culture, and the "gypsy way of making money". Force prostitution, kidnappings, corruption and stealing. Stereotypes don't fall out of the sky. God forbid you're a darker skin indian or black person, they'll throw slurs left and right at you, thinking they're superior while dressed in raggidy clothes. Of course, this is the city romanis, the countryside living ones have a different culture and are usually honest and hardworking, and are at conflict with the ones living in the city.
In Cambodia I was alone at the top apartment of my soon-to-betray-me "friend's" place when a big Khmer guy appeared and tried to get in. He told me to open for him, but I was not going to open for a total stranger, so he got furious, and in his clucking language said he wanted to kill me. I know the word for kill. He tried to reach through the window bars to no avail. Frustrated, he left but I stayed inside until the next day in case he tried ambushing me later. I regret moving to Scambodia. I could write a book about how horrible this place is.
@@specialandroid1603 Was nothing to do with her charm and smile everything to do with the senior officer noticing the camera .... She keeps going to 3rd world countries she's going to come unstuck eventually....these liberal women think everyone thinks like them until they find out the hard way
She went through so many checks points, everyone of these checks points she met lots of friendly police men who even wished her safe trip. Unfortunately, she met these illiterates here and everything changes,so you have to join the bandwagon to draw these same negative narrative?
@@sidex4 Why is the comment considered negative? It is a realistic view of travelling in such remote parts of the country like Nigeria. If "itchy boots" were to travel in a group or even with a companion, it would add some safety assurance. One thing to be naive another to be some what reckless with safety concern. Those remote roads that she speeds along on her bike, have numerous checkpoints, manned by "sketchy" army or policeman, or sometimes militia, and you meet some crazy fella who demand the bike, money or even something more ridiculous, who would she ask for help from? It is the remote part of the country, is something were to really happen to her, who would even know about it?
@anthonyboey3210 for the first time he was concerned about her safety, this is someone who had gone through so many dangerous places than this, at least there are police men on this roads she went through that can be called upon should something happened, but he felt concerned for her safety in his own country, what kinds of narrative is that giving out? In as much as there are some concerns occasionally, I believe no incidents had been recorded on this roads in a very long time, why do we continue to put the image of our dear country into the mud? We keep complaining that we are not respected or tourists don't want to come to Nigeria in their substantial number (which could stabilize the Naira with the influx of forex) and we kept vibing into this narrative of security concerns.
I think I see things differently though for me most people in Nigeria are friendly from this video 😂😂 everyone is saying welcome safe journey thats nice
Those constables have now been dismissed by the Nigerian police for attempting to extort you, as the Nigerian Police does not condone such acts. Great job on how you handled the situation! Love from Nigeria!🇳🇬
so they should have been to. quite a few countries in Africa are very corrupt when people are poor they will try it on a lot of travelers would pay for less hassle well done Noraly for sticking up for your rights.
The Nigerian police DOES condone such acts, and you know it. It is the higher ups that send these types out to get the money. You know this so tell the truth and shame the devil.
@@sylviasworld9397 Corruption is not exclusive to the Nigerian Police as you make it seem, there're corrupt officials in every country and every institution of the world. The police has been prompt and effective today, and I think they should be commended for that. I hope you also saw how the men at the other checkpoints were kind and professional.
Week after week, month after month, years after years, the more it goes, the more I appreciate Itchy boots adventures . This one made me smile, laugh, and dream again. Thank you. Thank you 😁
You are so brave. A woman alone in a poor country may be too dangerous. I hope you be safe all the way you go through. Traveling is also a dream for me. Enjoy your life. Yu are a strong woman.😊
My weirdest encounter with police happened in Bulgaria. On a skiing trip to Pamporovo we were stopped by armed police at a checkpoint. I had my wife and two young boys in the car. They asked if I had any drugs, when I said no they smiled as I had misunderstood, they asked did I want drugs.
@@spartanlion2819 That's quite DIFFERENT. Still, he said "armed" police, so that would mean visible firearms, something that fake police would never do for obvious reasons.
@@gary1642 I didn't call you a liar. I said you probably didn't understand what they told you. But hey whatever, that's a cool story to share if it happened in your head then it must be real. Sorry for being that type of person who doesn't believe everything I read on the internet.
9:08 Such a different culture. I command you for being so kind and respectful in the midst of situations that can be definitely scary at times. To have a police officer say "give me money" and not feel pressured to do so was great on your part. Keep up the great work your videos. I'm from Chile and have been in Africa 3 times. Love it
As an Egyptian, I can tell u that if one police office is openly asking you for money it's a clear indicator that he's protected, and if he is, then what's there to stop any other police officers from doing the same thing under that same protection to increase their income? ....
From the states 🇺🇲 I loved this Video you have alot of Bravery to be a single womin a third world country like this. 👍 Absolutely Positively Is truly awesome
Noraly I have followed you from day 1 and admire your tenacity and courage and honesty toward your host countries. Im South African and have been for all of my 77 years. Today for the first time I felt that you are pushing the boundries in terms of your safety and really am feeling nervous.. I know you are a wise person and I admire that but be careful. This is Africa unfortunately with some bad history. Having said that God Bless you on your ventures.
The fact that we can watch this video means Noraly is safely through Nigerian. Thank goodness because a lot of adventurer riders have had a tough time there.
I have to give a thousand thumbs up for your bravery going though Nigeria. You are a, in tune with things,lady and handle the stops very well! The corruption is so unfortunate. I am glad to see some just want to know your business and aren’t anything more than that. Pretty intense day...glad you didn’t have rains. Great video Noraly!
A Nigerian here I just have to point out those officers trying to extort you have been arrested and hopefully face the law needless to say it’s deeply saddening you had to experience that. It’s a daily experience for the youths in my country.
I have a hard time believing any thing happened to those extorting officers. My gut says it's just a ploy for the arresting officer to collect bribes from the extorting officers.
I am a Nigerian living in the UK and feel so scared for you.. Its a shame to see those police officers that obviously are thieves after dark.. You are putting your life at risk please be safe.. I as a Nigerian am even scared to come back home because of safety issues not to talk less of riding a bike through the dangerous parts of Nigeria where kidnapping is a norm...in 20 years I have only visited Nigeria twice and stayed in the island in lagos eko hotel to be precise and family from rivers had to fly in... The Nigerian government don't even care about its people or safety issues for them...this video opened certain wounds...the fact you can't invest where you are from because of the fear of safety for your life is mind blowing and no one speaks about it... There are lost generations been created in another man's land... Sad..
@@MacCosmic Stop having a hard time.. they've been arrested. This made a huge splash in Nigeria, and went all the way up to National. Inspector General of Police, who passed an order to the State Commissioner of Police, to have them fished out. Their names are easily visible on their shirts, and they are not even regular police, but constabularies, as shown on their shirts. I think they would be sacked, because it is all over the news, so they become scapegoats. I hope they just punish them, and let them keep their jobs. All they did was begged for money, and she wasn't playing and they let her go. It would be a different thing if they had delayed her because she didn't give them money. Not applauding what they did, but just trying to put it in proper context.
@itchy Boots that 2 police officers officially lost their job 4 weeks ago. all in the world Nigerian news and even in youtube. be safe! happy riding! love all your videos! excellent works.
I am in Australia, I sent this video to the nigerian embassy here, if every country that has an embassy receives it maybe a message can be sent down the line to these officers at the very least This man or the other have used those sticks to beat people, they should not be allowed to be in this position. They are criminals who shouldn't be allowed to remain in this job.
Have you ever travelled in Africa and/or Latin America? This is just the way it is and these guys were not making any effort. They just let her drive on. I have met lots of more "convincing" people asking for "donations". If one travels in these countries it's best to consider it part of travel costs. If one fights it it, travel costs rise astronomically as well as the risk of incarceration and bodily harm. Having a right and getting a right are two very different things...
You sent it on..... Do you even know that by doing so could have serious repercussions for those actually doing the traveling, you have'nt a clue of how things work in certain parts of Africa so rather butt out of it.
@@DV8Tradewe use to have this in Romania too in the 90s. It has been fixed. It's possible but you can't give up. We now have better police. It's still a mess but they use to literally stop everyone and demand money.
If someone wants to object to the way things are done, that's fine. If someone doesn't want to object, that's fine too, but you shouldn't be trying to silence others for taking a stance against what may be the norm, but is wrong.
Noraly, I’m always impressed with your ability to defuse tense situations with a smile but also relieved to hear that you’re not taking any unnecessary risks on this leg of the journey. How sad it is that there’s a lot of the world we are unable to explore due to conflict. That said the benefit of exploring is that we get to leave unlike the poor souls trapped there. Stay safe and big love x
He obviously wasn't joking. If his second didn't get orders from the vehicle packed ahead to let her to carry on, they would have held her there untill she yielded a good sum. Once a policeman starts hitting you physically, just know "you go no where". The only thing that saved her, is the fact that she's foreign and Nigeria takes threats to foreigners seriously. I blame the govt more... Heard they are being owed he 3months worth of salary? Some soldiers spoke to my friend yesterday said they haven't been pain in four months. Why would any government starve it's security? Regardless, if you have ever been on the road with a corrupt police man, you'd be quick to learn that everyone has problems. They shouldn't add theirs to yours. Her encounter with this man, his reaction, and the fact that he was too physical(what was all the touching for? That's intimidation. Dem no even dey touch Nigerians like that)was all terrifying.
@@jomotv2320 sharap! Watch the video again, how was he hitting her? He was smiling and and trying to vibe. I own a car I'm 23, i encounter police a lot it very few times they're unreasonable, just have all your papers complete, it's your decision to give them money or not! You're talking shit
You are amazing and super brave…..people in general are great, but another video when so many were circling your bike I was soo nervous. You deal with life very well..staying calm….under stressful road conditions and sketchy people. You are gravely admired by me and my husband. Be safe 🇨🇦👍💕
I gotta say you're one tough cookie to be able to do what you do in some of the most remote places. As a Woman myself and years of riding various types of cycles, I don't know how well I would have held up facing some of the obstacles you have had to endure. Maybe getting older makes you more cautious...idk, but I for one really do enjoy your adventures and it makes me yearn for the days I was riding around on my Suzuki DR350. Rock on Noraly!
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I wouldn't motorbike through Nigeria if they paid me money. Absolute madness.
@@Doorknobz I would say a realist. It's just not safe to ride there with few tens of thousands in equipment. Nobody minds the people living in Nigeria. It's simple - corruption leads to high crime rates.
So true. Especially being a woman. That's mad.
@@Doorknobz Yea because improvised roadblocks every kilometer with armed random guys are accepted as normal where you come from.
These r narcists. They just want some attention to keep their self worth up n running lmao
@@Doorknobz there are people that kill you for 100 bucks.
What do you think they will do for all this equipment.
Nigerian police will never disappoint you when it comes to disappointment 😂😂
It was only one officer who asked for money
@@faroukmohammed2478 it was one too many.
🤣🤣
Sad had they been paid accordingly these desperate measures that they take everyday wouldn't have happened
Scary place If you ask me, You can't even trust the Authorities.
The two police officers have been dismissed from the NPF for demanding money, others will learn to do their work professionally
evidence of that?
@@olivergilpin evidence trending on tiktok they are dismissed its true
If that is true thanks for letting us know.
@@zfcsczf
Could you put the link.
Yes it true. They have been dismissed
They asked for money,
She gave them retirement 😂😂😂
if you don't give money -> "Bigwahala," 🤣
😂😂😂 صحيح
LOLLLL😂
😂😂😂
Ikr 🤣🤣🤣
Those were the friendliest corrupt cops I've ever seen.
He was serious tho
I'm just saying if you had to pick which corrupt cops you run into.. Still rather run into no corrupt cops though.
@@brentgordon404I think he wanted money but he didn't get too aggressive or anything. I guess ItchyBoots had more experience than most of us so she didn't feel compelled to give him money. If I were in Nigeria tomorrow, and police officers with guns asked me to give them money...I'd probably feel I had to give them some money.
Corrupt cops are always friendly 😂
I dont know if they are corrupt or if they are just screwing with people.
As a Nigerian,it is really embarrassing to see our police demanding money like that
In ratio to the lots of Nigerian policemen she met on her journey within the context of that video, how many policemen fit into your statement "our police"?.
To you is embarrassing, to them is a norm, they called it roja....😆😆.
@victor-valou
No, it was not a joke 😂😂
it was a joke. He did not want money
Me personally I would rather been sent an email from a Nigerian Prince asking for money, they usually say they will pay you back in many riches.
Noraly, your reaction to the man who asked for money was perfect. Made him change his mind very quickly! Safe travels to you!
I love the way Noraly handled herself, what a champ. The man only let her go because he was told my the other smaller officer, that another officer in the parked car said they should let her go. These guys are a disgrace.
He told her to go because his boss in the Nissan NV truck order him to let her go because her bike has camera. The conversation was made in Yoruba.
@@ebenezeraina9133😂 really aha okeey. Thnx for ur explanation. 🙏
@@ebenezeraina9133
Yoruba? No kidding?
I had an online friend, once, from Ogba, who could speak Yoruba... 😮
Muito corajosa!
Those 2 crazy cops were sacked and thats is coz of your video. Keep exposing such police corruption everywhere you go
link?
Are they not getting paid?
they were not that serious man, they were like jocking.
@@dancCONSTANTno, no they weren't. No officer at a checkpoint would ever be so stupid to joke about a bribe on camera. The court deemed that they were trying to get a bribe from her. You saying that the judges and the top brass in the police are misunderstanding?
@@dancCONSTANT You underestimate their shamelessness and overestimate their intelligence.
The two officers were publicly stripped of their uniform and dismissed from their duties because of this video.I admire your ability to ignore the monumental risk and live the adventure. I wish I had the same courage.
How do you know this?
they've just been rehired, with promotions. Its Africa, after all
If I were this woman, I would never return to Nederlands. The two guys are waiting for her... If they cannot be police man, they are going to be criminals.
Serves them right. Nigeria lots of scammers. But after watching it it seemed like they were joking & not serious so I am confused.
@@davidtorok9542 the most stupid comment of the year
Demanding money as a police officer in front of a running camera is a nice advertisement for the country! 👌😂
That's because you are in a haste to believe the image of a whole 20oMillion person's plus from the conduct of 1 person. Your statistics brain 🧠 is 100% on point . I guess
She should send this footage to there embassy, get that dude fired. Or arrested as impersonating an officer.
bet youre the same person who says trump bad lol@@alliswell1605
In America🇺🇸 we call that Lobbying 😂
@@phillipjacobson4457
The officer was arrested yesterday
The fact that cameras don’t deter them just shows how rampant the corruption is.
The sort of corruption COLONIALISM TAUGHT them many years ago? Don't be silly.
Are you kidding....is is ALL OVER the globe.
How many of them?
Just 1 guy.
There are bad eggs in every part of the world please
@CaveRescueMedic who is "them"? That is an IGNORANT dog whistle.
Eles imigram do país e levam essa cultura junto
I lived and worked in a small town in Nigeria from 1979-81, and rode a motorcycle to get around and also travel around the country. "What did you bring me?" is like a common greeting. I asked my Nigerian friends how to answer it, and they said to laugh it off as Noraly did, or respond with a joke, or say "Next time." Everyone who goes from point A to point B gets asked that, not just white women! And obviously people can't be carrying around gifts for every single person they meet, especially on a motorcycle. Nigerian culture is very "in your face" and extroverted compared to other countries in West Africa, which I also visited. I had to get used to it, but it was a relief to return to my introverted side when I left.
You said it all,as a Nigerian I can relate to that.
That's true. But the part with blatantly saying "give me money" was over the line for sure.
The "next time" I use it alot
Noraly your determination to ride in lands that are challenged by poor governance is incredible. Your videos show good honest locals just trying to live lives while putting up with poor roads & never ending road blocks. Your videos show how people endure & overcome their circumstances. Stay safe.
Those road blocks have a "name" its Milking pots,....terible also for the lockal people.
This young woman is more than brave but also probably very lucky that nothing bad has happened to her. I hope and pray she will stay safe.
Brave? Or something else? I'm blocking this channel now because I don't want to find out the eventuality.
@@NorthRock
There is definitely something she's putting her trust on this can't be ordinary.
@@mizta_pita my best bet is... she's CIA.
@@mizta_pita nothing is just a clean clear heart
@@NorthRock I believe you & it all seems like an accident waiting to happen.There have been may pitfalls.I really believe Nora the Explora has guardian angles somewhere....if thats a thing.... but her riding from S1 E1 has scared & enthralled me from the start.I cant help but keep watching & many times expected the worst but here we are.She made a movie in the end....Soooo? i keep watching lol but i sympathize with you.
Alone in Nigeria!? Cop asking for money is far from the worst thing, which could've happened.
Yeah, so scary.. Espesially for east asian
Especially for a woman...in a rural place like that there are plenty of places to hide a body...not that anyone would come looking for her...pulling out that roll of money at that gas station wasn't the smartest move. For her safety she'd be better off staying home and watching other people's videos or take a man with you next time.
I agree !
@user-jh7nc3pv8h How else was she supposed to pay without taking the money out? She had almost exact Amount they were asking for, I agree it'd be dumb to take out more money tho
@@qwerty4.5.0Foolish more like.
After watching this video, I am really really starting to see Nigerians and African people with a new lens. I really respect their calm, happy and positive nature. Love such people. Nigerians are so humble and fun and amazing.
You are brave for this. As a Nigerian American , I went to Nigeria this summer. I traveled from Lagos to Ilorin by car and the amount of corrupt police officers that we had to bribe was unbelievable. The road conditions are also really bad and driving is really rough and dangerous as only locals can really drive in nigeria so you’re really brave for this.
Youd be corrupt too if you were born in dirty and poor country.. easy to judge from USA in your comfy bed
take a camera next time !
Why don't they give her more of a hard time? Could they get in trouble if they bother a foreigner?
Roads in Nigeria are not safe to travel especially for foreigners. many employ personal armed bodyguards.
the line between bravery and stupidity is thin
Can we just spend a minute to appreciate those police officers who welcomed you into our country and asked for nothing in return, because that is not normal behaviour.
IT IS normal behaviour in our African countries tho
@@HassanSanem no it’s not normal. You’ve just come to accept it as normal.
You have a lot of courage lady and a disarming endearing manner , but I still think you might be pushing your luck in places like these. Keep safe.
@@Ricomontal She has 4 cameras on her bike, how is she pushing her luck? They know the world can be watching them, so they behave.
Our country 🤣
As a Gambian residing in the UK, as I watch this video from an unbiased standpoint, it is evident that there are still exceptional and courteous police officers who warmly embrace everyone, as showcased in these videos.
However, there are still many corrupt and morally compromised individuals in the police force, hindering the progress and growth not only of the country but also of Africa as a whole.
I saw mostly smiling welcoming faces in this video and one dick who just thought he could try it on. I`ve had holidays in Gambia and Kenya, got out and about among the locals and most people are lovely but you will encounter the ones who just want money for nothing, that`s the same story wherever you go in the world
Being oyingbo is helping her
Don't talk about other countries we are talking about nigeria is the worst
A lot of that nice police footage on this channel is a result of her having three go-pros on and being a westerner.
@fernandoalcantara2435 Dangerous, hostile, and crime everywhere? Where did you see all that ?
To a great extent, this video shows how peaceful, adventurous, happy and accommodating Nigerians are. This is different from the negative and abusive picture that is always shown to the outside world about the country. Every nation have its own good and bad so everyone can have a positive perspective (without discriminating) of The country.
what?
The roads are a national embarrassment, the cops are an even bigger embarrassment. Thank God they were dismissed, but I hope this would be the last time security officials embarrass us like this.
I mean yes, but also, quite a few people simply offered her welcome and safe journey. Let's not tar everyone.
@@newblor tell em
😂😂😂😂😂my brother, corruption in Africa is a culture. Myself I’m really embarrassed seeing these types of road infrastructure in Nigeria
See people talking
Like as if other part of the world doesn't have roads like this
@@adedotunadeniran8230 See who is talking, if they have roads like this in other parts of the world, should we be copying the bad things from those parts. Or we should be happy that the majority of the roads are like this?
We should always make sure our country 🇳🇬 is known for good things. It's not a crime to want "good things" for our country.
You need to watch the other videos to see how bad the roads were. She even fell off her bike at some point and someone had to help her pull her bike out of the ditch.
This video has really shown how friendly Nigerians are regardless of the poverty level being high. You see so many individuals smiling
They can be very kind and respectful on the surface but very evil. I’ve been to Nigeria 5 times and I love it but don’t be fooled.
This is so wrong of you though
@@sisterkamilah4373 Nigerians are not evil. Speak on what you know!
Damn.
To be honest Nigeria is not poor it is mismanaged.
I bet the pirates smile too. And the internet/phone scammers.
When I worked in Nigeria I learned to keep a $20 in my pocket and hide the rest of my money. That way when the inevitable demand for “gratuity” came from the police or other government official, I could plead that the $20 was all I had. It happened a lot. Those stereotypes don’t come from nowhere.
I used to do the same in Baja California, Mexico.
@@rick262 Yep, I'm 66 years old and I usually do the same when I travel in my own country Romania. And to be honest, the same thing happened to me almost everywhere in Eastern Europe. In my opinion, this kind of behavior can be generalized with few exceptions and, more or less so in sight and imperative, in almost all the world to those who hold the power of a weapon and the authority of the position in their country.
With the rebel groups causing havoc and danger in Nigeria, I really wonder why you decided to go there. I guess you don't want to miss out on any country, but this one is incredibly risky. I'm sure you make it through okay as we get these videos on a time lag. Please continue to be safe! You are a remarkable human being! ❤
I also Indonesian....😂
How is it risk? stop talking what you dont know, i have been watching the video all through, did she experience any problem, the answer is no and everyone was friendly to her, stop talking trash
These officers lost their job, watch "Two Constables Dismissed For Attempting To Extort Dutch Tourist"
Its about her, I didnt know I'll check it out.
I'm a Cameroonian. I love riding like this, discovering places, amazing people(not scary corrupt officers),and bringing joy.This is what I want to do. You are truly brave
I am from india. Brave lady
Brave? She couldn't even make it across the bridge without help from a man
This Woman has balls as big as an ostriches egg. I have no words to describe her daring guts. She is one brave woman I wouldn't want to get into a dispute with 😂 💪
Fine line between brave and a Darwin Award
Agree@@SarahNGeti
lol
damm. she is good at driving motorcycle.
Wow, amazing brave woman
Very challenging, I love to see more videos of u,
What type or brands of GPS u r using?!!!
There are good cops and bad ones in this video alone. When that cop asked “are you enjoying my country” that shows me he cares about the image and safety of people who visits his country
Sure
Хороший полицейский. Таких немного
Why can’t you understand? He literally tried to intimidate the lady. How can you not see that? It’s baffling how everyone feels sorry for him.
@@hatesitrick я не первого полицейского, а про второго. Смотри 18:14
@@ДенисЯкунин-м2чДенис Якунин есть видео через месяц эти двое полицейских которые вроде бы требуют у Нурали деньги за проезд, уже стоят в Нигерийском суде где их приговоривают к увольнению из полиции и прямо в зале суда снимают с них полицейские мундиры рубашки.😂😊😅
Rewatching your videos while you recover. Sending you all the good vibes I can muster!
Over the years, I have learned to trust Noraly, but I swear this episode is making me extremely nervous.
Oh, and did we really need the creepy music Noraly? 😂
I live in Africa and I must agree with you.
yep we definitely needed the “creepy” music as you say
This whole trip through Africa has made me nervous. I'd probably feel less nervous if she was on a trip through war torn Ukraine.
I find myself feeling the same way. I sure hope we’re wrong about this!
to all Nigerians: don't worry, there is this secret police competition: which police can embarrass their country the most
I think The Mozambique cops are topping that list with their famous " 1 Million " metical spot fine.
it seemed like he was joking might be wrong, I am not from Nigeria so maybe its common
He was a bit scared of her. She is unique @@spookyacti
Mexico is just as bad
😂
I'm a Nigerian but felt so ashamed watching Nigerian police men tasking you for money😞
เค้าล้อเล่นมั้ง ผมดูคลิปคนไนจีเรีย อัทยาศัยดีมากๆ
She went on a suicide mission but God saved her because her time has not reached or the bandits did not work along that route that day😂
no need to be ashamed, police of whole world basically take bribes lol. Its specialty of police to take bribes
Don't worry about it man, the people seem super friendly I would love to visit sometime
Don't worry. The UK police do it too. Here in Britain, they don't expicitly ask you for money for themselves, like we saw in this video, but they try to find something with which they can "fine you" with - any excuse to claim you are "breaking the law' so that they can collect revenue from people. And, it's not just police - traffic wardens, environmental enforcement officers, council workers, etc. do this also. Corrupt people are everywhere across the face of our beautiful earth.
No one talks about the cop who said as follows "A white woman, Are you enjoying my country? Safe journey.."
A white woman with money and a nice bike,riding alone in Nigeria.What could go wrong?Hopefully things going out well for you on your adventure.
Exactly what I said.
Precisely.
In a world especially AFRICA a white woman needs to tread lightly.
they ask that to almost anyone honestly. white, black, yellow or whatever. If they see you look to have a bit of money they will ask you. If you didn't notice, all people on the video were super nice and caring, just the corrupt police as usual (and not just NIgeria, even in industrialized countries)
Just trying his luck! Nothing sinister about it!
I'm a Nigerian living in Nigeria, I can't take this risk. Thank you for this. Be safe
She's unaware of the dangers.That in itself keeps her safe, she doesn't attract danger.
Your country need to rebuild all areas roads.I seen much much places roads are so wickness.
@@patbenz4327 Doesn't sound like great logic. Better to be aware of the danger and also not attract danger.
Fear is the greatest danger we can face in this world
I swear
My ex boss Obi is from Nigeria and he recently retired and moved back to Nigeria. He was my favorite boss for 2yrs of my 30 year career and a man of faith. Always with a smile and cheer but competent and firm. Lovely man.
What was your work life balance was?
@@senseme7627 it was probably like give me MONEY Ehhhy give Me MONEY!!!
Am not a Nigerian but am feeling those two officials were being simply friendly, did them harm her for the fact she never give money? Helle No.
动手太过分，要钱本来就是不好的行为
Everywhere she goes, everyone she meets is amazed that she travels by bike, surprised that she's Dutch, and shows respect for her being a woman. 👩🇳🇱👏
Yeah, I like their compliment to her - "Well done!"
Они и не знают, где Нидерланды)
That always put a smile on my face.
@@Alex-cg6zketa pravda.. Europe is one nation to them, more or less
@@dockingtroll6801 they know where Netherlands is lol. They watch football religiously
I was scared while seeing this. Horrible roads, lonely places etc. You're strong, stay Safe sis ❤️
That's why they are beyond us in terms of research and exploration
@@josephanthony6545 Best wishes for your country my brother. ❤️
There are lonely places everywhere on earth. She chose to visit and go through these places by bike. So?
@@philphil2652 I know, and I know that there are many places where no-one can go alone, even there is no peaceful land in the whole world, and i personally know my Nigerian friends and they are very friendly, but If a girl gets stuck somewhere, so this problem is important. My point is simple my brother, Stay safe where you go.
@@philphil2652 she got the spirit!
I’m a Nigerian living in the USA. I applaud your courage riding your bike through foreign countries. In general, the people seem to be nice especially when they know that you are a foreigner. Good luck and safe journey. Cross to Cameroon through Cross River State, in the east, at a town called Ikom.
Mumu where you from 😂😂
Nigerians are amazingly friendly. I love Nigerians.
Is this Sarcasm?
it's almost like people seem friendlier than here in the west.
Im scared to go to Nigeria.
Maybe Libya is Safer...
Those two officers were fired and arrested from the police when they saw the video that itchy boots have posted in the internet 😂😂
I am a Nigerian citizen and we are sorry for the inconvenience caused by those corrupt policemen. I do hope that the Nigerian federal government will take action to reform our police 👮♀️ force and pay our police officers well . Sometimes, it is hunger that pushes some of those officers to ask for money because they work under terrible conditions with very poor salaries.
Bruh the officer wasn't being serious he was joking
The officers were all VERY nice !!
@@Arounadabout He was very close to demanding payment. I guarantee if there was anything wrong with her driving or her paperwork she would have been forced to pay.
@@sowaveysuyat I'd prefer a less friendly law abiding police officer to a smiling one who robs you.
@@MarkG-h2y there was no robbery, so you are simply operating from a STEREOTYPE mentality
I had the exact same experience at Abuja International Airport after arrival. An official (lady) at the final security check just before the airport's exit confiscated my suitcase and said "Give me something". When I told her I don't understand, she said again, "Give me something, anything", and refused to release my suitcase until I complied. All of this happened right in front of several heavily armed security officers (maybe military), all of them heard this, but none of them interjected, even when I protested. Apparently this is perfectly normal in Nigeria.
you should have asked her how she would have felt if she didnt eat breakfast that morning
Did you give them something? What happened?
I am Nigerian. I was traveling out lately and I was asked for money by about 5-6 different staffs at different checkpoint. When I told my friend about the experience, he told me that they were all in it together. That at the end of each work day, they split the money they have collected from "tasking" travelers among themselves.
In the meantime, I would like to ask you a question. Are you born again?
@@DrDingus It's a longer story as I was also held up for about 2 hours by a guy in passport control who confiscated my passport to solicit a bribe. I refused and when they changed shifts, the next passport control officer took my passport out from under the counter where the previous guy put it, stamped it, and let me through. It was a business trip and I was concerned that the shuttle sent by the company to pick me up would leave without me. My phone couldn't connect to the local network so I couldn't call. So I did what I had to to get out of there. It was a gaunlet of bribe solicitation to get through that airport. The rason I commented here was because the same term "give me something" was used by the second person, so I wanted to share.
@@MatthysduToit I hope you get paid well enough to deal with that crap.
Why do this kind of people keep embarrassing this country....
Possibly they have nothing and see any westerners as the cause.
Poverty and corruption bread this attitude.
Corruption is a national sport in Africa .
It was banter
Not really brother!! Majority of the people in the video were respectful and welcoming.. I would love to visit some day ..
@@ziggarillo I think so too but on the other hand if she had said "How much?" instead of "Why? he would have taken it.
I can see that other Police men in Nigeria are not corrupted only few of them and that is normal everywhere. This video shows me that Nigeria is safe.
Everywhere in the world, there is good and bad. Nigerians were not corrupt as people thought, just a few. Be a good ambassador for your family, country and humanity
A white woman with money and a nice bike, alone in Nigeria... What could possibly go wrong? You are brave...I hope you don't get taken hostage
White woman looking for that COAL TRAIN!
She has been in more dangerous places than Nigeria.
I would say more naive than brave.. that is actually quite stupid..
@user-pk6jv4jv3c she has traveled all around the world, to multiple dangerous countries for years. She is far from naive. YOU'RE naive compared to her.
Looks like Ugandan terrain
all those fake road stops gives me anxiety, you are braver than me
Yeah I have no desire to go there just for that reason
_“Bravery is by far the kindest word for stupidity.”_ *-Mycroft Holmes*
@GraveYardShif7
Disrespect to people who've saved you and others.. shame.
She should be very careful when entering Cameroon, that place isn’t safe
@@yomansprince8486 beh certo... non è come la Nigeria che è un paese molto "tranquillo"...
Omo I respect you oh, this is balls of steel, Nigerian men abroad will almost faint with fear just to travel from Lagos to Ibadan when they are back home on holiday and you ride through, safe journey and much respect.
Nice one as always !!!
“Give me money “
“Why 🤔🤔”
Ok go
😂😂😂
This disgust me. No country can be safe when their law enforcement is corrupt.
I think it wasn’t that rough as some countries
True. A friend of mine was last summer in mexico, we as europeans always thought it is more hollywood then reality, if you stay out of cartell aera and stick to tourist places, it's fine. Car got nearly stolen, in 7 days he was intercepted 3x by corrupt police and his marriage ring was gone. Definitely a country that is not on my bucket list 🙈
You should be digusted by the western colonization in the 18th and 19th century. This was the preperation for corrupt structures after we took African ressources, humans and land!
Think before you write.
Tia
What you mean like UK cops
The Nigeria Police officer who requested money from you has been dismissed for that reason.
I have been one of ur followers for some times now, and I want to say a big thank you for taking me around the world with you.
May God continue to guide you 🙏
how do you know?
Because there is a video her in youtube about their dismissal
True I just watched that video
@peetri-vg4nd you can also just type it in on yt. Nigerian officer fired
Wow! Brave lady. Even I as a Nigerian in Nigeria wouldn't dare try such a ride because of the insecurity in the land. But here you are teaching a coward like me how to do it. Congratulations, Madam. Safe journey as you journey through
😂😂
@awardwinningcritique6895They are 😂
As a tourist she is a guest of God
@awardwinningcritique6895bro what? Are you crazy? Ofcourse they are
Mad respect. You handle yourself in precarious situations with finesse.
Precarious situation, you mean like when police harass black people in America??
Precarious like when lapd harassed my black ass in America?
Tbh I’m surprised only one officer asked for money. The rest seemed extremely friendly and polite
📷 all around her plus her energy dissipates to the people because of her years of traveling her presence demands reverence.
It's because they noticed she's white, so most of them had to be nice. This means our police have the tendency to be polite, they just choose who they can show that side to
Me too
Most police officers saw camera, that's why they didn't harass you for money
Which nice? They are not nice. They are all part of the plan. As far as I'm concerned they are armed robbers. Traveling in Nigeria is a dangerous activity that could end your life. If the bandits don't get you, you won't miss the kidnappers and if they don't get you the police will definitely make your life miserable.
I did 6 years in Nigeria thanks to my dad. Very rich culturally, but anybody in any sort of administrative position is going to be crazy corrupt. A lot of those unofficial checkpoints are just off duty soldiers and cops trying to shake down motorists. No shame!
hope you had a good experience in our country
@@osarobostarlite7596
How you can a good experience in Nigeria, the most corrupt country in the world.
And why shouldn't armed black people manning roadblocks in africa behave like Africans and demand bribes? Just like the police in the US with civil asset forfeiture who take ALL your cash?
@@next3576 just shut it
@@osarobostarlite7596 lovely place, lovely people.
Ah, the full Nigerian experience. I think this makes you officially a citizen now 😂😢
Nothing to brag about 😂
😂😂😂
Why the roads are blocked with woods?
Whites are different from N’s
Nigeria is not the only country in the world that has corrupt cops!
Nigeria: Two Police Officers Fired for Demanding Money from Tourist
Police officers Jimoh Lukmon and Kareem Fatai were captured in a viral video dated October 29, 2023, soliciting money from a tourist from the Netherlands, Ms. Noraly Schoenmaker. At an event on Thursday, Police Commissioner Hamzat Adebola announced the immediate dismissal of the individuals, relieving them of their duties.
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Mad Respect for you 🎉❤. God continues to keep you safe in our great Nation, Nigeria.
I also pray God prosper our Nation in the years to come so that our Nigerian police would not be label as beggers.
That was an embarrassment for an officer and frankly, disgusting. Carrying oneself in such situation by standing your ground without invoking aggression in other people is a skill not many people possess and you clearly have mastered it. I strive to achieve that skill day because I'd lose my cool as soon as they try to extort me for money. Be careful out there, Noraly. I wish you a safe journey.
I wonder if that officer still has his job. Are consequences in Nigeria at the moment too much to hope for?
Unless you have a bigger Army, never lose your cool.
@@seayak arrested yesterday....how i got to know this channel folks
it's not a skill. it's cowardice, and kinda self humiliating to pretend and laugh when clearly ur being abused.
@@philtucker1224 the only smart comment in the entire comment section. everyone else is a loser thinking that was "being good" hahahaahah
Your good natured but firm response to the road blockers is impressive. I would hate to be a truck driver in this country. I love seeing the world through your experiences. Best to you !
In Nigeria, fear the thugs in uniform for corruption and extortion. Been there done that! It's a pity. ☺
Corruption exists in most countries.. What sets Nigeria (and most African nations) apart is the sheer shamelessness with which money is demanded..
Its a rare mix of begging and extortion..
In kenya 🇰🇪 it's much better on a bike you won't be flagged off this often
Sure, but not all forms of corruption are equal. In places like Western Europe for example you have cases like that some politician will be invited to a free vacation in exchange for giving some company a government deal, or stuff like insider trading. That is corruption too, but you won't have policemen and bureaucrats demand or even take money from regular citizens.
So yes, there is corruption in most countries, but not this kind of corruption.
Corruption is in all countries but different levels of corruption.
American police are the same
Corruption in Nigeria is only surfacial. Compare it to Germany...where corruption runs deep.
We are so sorry as Nigerians for this sad ordeal
He just had fun. People what's wrong with you?
@@Rybr2 yeah it was fun but i'm sure he'd have taken anything given....
@@Rybr2Fun? That’s a bad image to portray pls
@@Rybr2lmao. Are you crazy?How’s asking money from people especially an international traveler fun?
Seemed pretty obvious to me that the guy was joking around. Might not be a funny joke but he obviously wasn't seriously asking for money.
It's embarrassing, the attitude of corruption is becoming a major challenge in nigeria in quarters, not only the police even local security in our community collect bribe.
Its the way business works. Not the individuals fault, he is just trying to feed his family, the cost of living, it is the west who are in the country extorting the locals and looting their energy
Some of them were really nice. Bad apples everywhere.
Becoming 😂
It's has been set in stone for years
Hahahahahahaha 😂😂. Did you say, its becoming ? Bros stop whining us, abeg .
But to be honest, others were nice and respectful
When friendly corruption Jokes became talk of the country.
Very impressed at the prompt response by Nigerian authorities. This chanel is followed by millions and obviously includes their superiors. Well done for the anti corruption drive Nigeria.
Wdym?
he was fired
Don't be fooled, corruption still remains ubiquitous there.
Nice wishful thinking!
To be fair, I bet the fast response to corruption is the same reason corruption is so rampant in the first place.
There's not much bureaucracy hindering things from moving fast, or going wrong.
Reading through the comments is just cracking me up, I'm a Nigerian that likes travelling and I just stumbled over her channel.. I'm pretty much chuffed to see how well she has acclimatised to her surroundings! She's living her best life and showing us a different perspective from what the media think you should see! Its amazing and quite sad how we've become so domesticated and sheltered that we can't even dare! Kudos Noraly... I'll BE watching all your adventures and wishing you GODSPEED!!! ❤❤❤
You spoke well brother
They got fired right away.
I haven't seen much comments defending the corruption of the policemen. Corruption is bad but giving Nigeria and Nigerians bad publicity through degrading comments is bad.
@@Oromiplus Denying the existence of corruption is itself corruption.
I'm not defending corruption I'm defending my country.🇳🇬🇳🇬
Armed men stopping you at impromptu checkpoints every 5 minutes, checking you out, looking at your equipment, you nervously laugh and carry on if they let you. Living life one checkpoint at a time, looks like fun!
I have just realized your videos have become my new stress relief. Thank you, I love all the adventures!
Nigeria was my favourite country (for it's people) on my UK to Cape Town trip. Lovely people and very welcoming, if a little tiresome at times. The corruption is a pain, but its the same everywhere in west Africa. Whilst the constant police stops wear you down, they are there to keep you safe ultimately. Roll with it, youve got this and at least you're making progress. Things get a little easier in Cameroon and much simpler by Angola (apart from the fuel shortages). Keep those wheels turning Norally 👍
You’re cool as a cucumber! I like that 99% of the officers welcomed you to Nigeria. Just shows how kind and welcoming they are. Still has me on the edge of my seat biting my nails!
more like 60%
In the normal countries the officers policies take care about other things. 1. This barrier is to stop people and ask for something. 2. This is very disrespect to any travelers. The Africa problem is not poorest place but poorest mentality. If changes this poorest mentality, the countries can change from they poorest in prosperity.
Where did you get this number from?
First, I'm so happy your channel found me. I'm a Black American who just returned from visiting Nigeria for the first time two weeks ago, and I fell in love with this country. Yes, there is "police corruption," but I learned that even that problem among some, not all, officers, as the video shows, is due to economic issues. No excuse, just a reality. Beyond that, this video actually proves that the vast majority of Nigerians you encounter are grateful, peaceful, and welcoming people. Noraly did not encounter any threats at all... something I found to be refreshing while there. I live in a large, modern metropolitan city here in the U.S. and trust me when I say there are neighborhoods here that Noraly would not have been safe traversing through with such amazing technological gear. In fact, her Alaska would probably have new bike owners. Facts. Again, Nigeria is a place to be loved, honored, and respected as a country with great culture, beautiful land, and a developing economy. I can envision how living conditions there could only improve with care and support from the world community...not disdain and ignorance from those who only grab a few negative snippets from a short video. Keep up your pilgrimages, Noraly. I will also be watching you now. One Love.❤
What part of Nigeria did you visit?
@@ossaiobinnacharles9281 I spent most of my time in Imo state.
Thanks for your insightful and Beautiful comment ❤🎉❤🎉
Glad you enjoyed your stay in Imo.. You were in Owerri, I guess.
@Tgee01 Yes, Owerri, Port Harcourt, and also spent time in Lagos.
Those two Nigerian police officers asking this lady ( tourist ) for money were Dismissed from the Nigerian Police Force for act of corruption and embarrassing the Nigerian Police.
You need to be more crazy than brave to do what you’re doing! Absolutely incredible. I spent two weeks in Nigeria this year over the summer to film a documentary about the attacks of Boko Haram and Fulanis. I went to Chibok too and I exactly know what it takes to travel across Nigeria. All the best and please stay safe. Lots of love from the UK 🇬🇧
Are to the guy who has worked to highlight the plight of Roma people?
Risking your life unnecessarily for a YT channel is ridiculous, everyone knows life is cheap in some of these places.
It wouldn't be the first time and it wont be the last when people like her have just "disappeared".... no need to just volunteer to be another statistic...
@@tada2508 Don't worry Roma people have similar problems, but sadly its deep ingrained in their culture, and the "gypsy way of making money". Force prostitution, kidnappings, corruption and stealing. Stereotypes don't fall out of the sky. God forbid you're a darker skin indian or black person, they'll throw slurs left and right at you, thinking they're superior while dressed in raggidy clothes. Of course, this is the city romanis, the countryside living ones have a different culture and are usually honest and hardworking, and are at conflict with the ones living in the city.
@@em4703 You are a paramount and unadulterated reason as to why Abhinav is making documentaries to highlight the sad plight of Romas. Keep it up.
Why you didn't go film Ukraine war can't you leave Africa issues to themselves.
She is armed with a smile and charisma,she just glides through sticky situations like its nothing
She`s alway carefree and able to disarm these kind of situations, but this could easily have gone the other way
That only gets you so far
@@specialandroid1603but it gets you further
In Cambodia I was alone at the top apartment of my soon-to-betray-me "friend's" place when a big Khmer guy appeared and tried to get in. He told me to open for him, but I was not going to open for a total stranger, so he got furious, and in his clucking language said he wanted to kill me. I know the word for kill. He tried to reach through the window bars to no avail. Frustrated, he left but I stayed inside until the next day in case he tried ambushing me later. I regret moving to Scambodia. I could write a book about how horrible this place is.
@@specialandroid1603 Was nothing to do with her charm and smile everything to do with the senior officer noticing the camera .... She keeps going to 3rd world countries she's going to come unstuck eventually....these liberal women think everyone thinks like them until they find out the hard way
I have followed your journey with excitement, but for the first time, I feel genuinely concerned for your safety even as a Nigerian. Please be safe 🙏
She went through so many checks points, everyone of these checks points she met lots of friendly police men who even wished her safe trip. Unfortunately, she met these illiterates here and everything changes,so you have to join the bandwagon to draw these same negative narrative?
whay are you concerned? there is crime everywhere. I am dominican and stop batching you own country
@@sidex4 Why is the comment considered negative? It is a realistic view of travelling in such remote parts of the country like Nigeria. If "itchy boots" were to travel in a group or even with a companion, it would add some safety assurance. One thing to be naive another to be some what reckless with safety concern. Those remote roads that she speeds along on her bike, have numerous checkpoints, manned by "sketchy" army or policeman, or sometimes militia, and you meet some crazy fella who demand the bike, money or even something more ridiculous, who would she ask for help from? It is the remote part of the country, is something were to really happen to her, who would even know about it?
bro make we no dey talk bad about our country for foreigners page on the internet..haba
@anthonyboey3210 for the first time he was concerned about her safety, this is someone who had gone through so many dangerous places than this, at least there are police men on this roads she went through that can be called upon should something happened, but he felt concerned for her safety in his own country, what kinds of narrative is that giving out? In as much as there are some concerns occasionally, I believe no incidents had been recorded on this roads in a very long time, why do we continue to put the image of our dear country into the mud? We keep complaining that we are not respected or tourists don't want to come to Nigeria in their substantial number (which could stabilize the Naira with the influx of forex) and we kept vibing into this narrative of security concerns.
I think I see things differently though for me most people in Nigeria are friendly from this video 😂😂 everyone is saying welcome safe journey thats nice
Those constables have now been dismissed by the Nigerian police for attempting to extort you, as the Nigerian Police does not condone such acts. Great job on how you handled the situation! Love from Nigeria!🇳🇬
so they should have been to. quite a few countries in Africa are very corrupt when people are poor they will try it on a lot of travelers would pay for less hassle well done Noraly for sticking up for your rights.
Great
The Nigerian police DOES condone such acts, and you know it. It is the higher ups that send these types out to get the money. You know this so tell the truth and shame the devil.
@@sylviasworld9397 Corruption is not exclusive to the Nigerian Police as you make it seem, there're corrupt officials in every country and every institution of the world. The police has been prompt and effective today, and I think they should be commended for that. I hope you also saw how the men at the other checkpoints were kind and professional.
BS, Nigerian police are highly corrupt. It's all over.
Week after week, month after month, years after years, the more it goes, the more I appreciate Itchy boots adventures . This one made me smile, laugh, and dream again. Thank you. Thank you 😁
You are so brave. A woman alone in a poor country may be too dangerous. I hope you be safe all the way you go through. Traveling is also a dream for me. Enjoy your life. Yu are a strong woman.😊
Racist! So being a woman alone in a 'rich' country is safer!? Foh! Nigeria is soo much richer in resources, more than u could ever imagine.
My weirdest encounter with police happened in Bulgaria. On a skiing trip to Pamporovo we were stopped by armed police at a checkpoint. I had my wife and two young boys in the car. They asked if I had any drugs, when I said no they smiled as I had misunderstood, they asked did I want drugs.
Yeah I don't believe that. You probably don't understand bulgarian very well or you're making stuff up.
@@RP944 well maybe they were fake cops, because there's a lot of them in Bulgaria. Buy that.
@@spartanlion2819 That's quite DIFFERENT. Still, he said "armed" police, so that would mean visible firearms, something that fake police would never do for obvious reasons.
@@heikinnakamoto careful RP944 will be calling you a liar.
@@gary1642 I didn't call you a liar.
I said you probably didn't understand what they told you. But hey whatever, that's a cool story to share if it happened in your head then it must be real.
Sorry for being that type of person who doesn't believe everything I read on the internet.
9:08
Such a different culture. I command you for being so kind and respectful in the midst of situations that can be definitely scary at times. To have a police officer say "give me money" and not feel pressured to do so was great on your part. Keep up the great work your videos. I'm from Chile and have been in Africa 3 times. Love it
Not every police is american police
It's truly extraordinary that you dare to enter vulnerable areas, and you can establish good communication with people whose lives are hard
I’m the happiest person right now. On a simple fact that you’re okay and safe back home. Speedy recovery my friend. Gods be.
Im glad the rest of the police officers were kind, let us acknowledge that and not act like the rest of Nigerian police force is corrupt
Stop deceiving yourself 90percent of them corrupt
They are though.
As an Egyptian, I can tell u that if one police office is openly asking you for money it's a clear indicator that he's protected, and if he is, then what's there to stop any other police officers from doing the same thing under that same protection to increase their income? ....
From the states 🇺🇲 I loved this Video you have alot of Bravery to be a single womin a third world country like this. 👍 Absolutely Positively Is truly awesome
@@GMCGUY-Honestly she's safer alone there than in the US but cool...
Noraly I have followed you from day 1 and admire your tenacity and courage and honesty toward your host countries. Im South African and have been for all of my 77 years. Today for the first time I felt that you are pushing the boundries in terms of your safety and really am feeling nervous.. I know you are a wise person and I admire that but be careful. This is Africa unfortunately with some bad history. Having said that God Bless you on your ventures.
The only thing that's shocking, is that anyone DIDN'T think the cops in Nigeria were crooked...
What country do you live in??
@@astyle2k UK. So you know just how much experience I have!
hell i didnt even know they have police
😂😂😂😂
💀💀💀@@peka003
Interesting how none of these youtubers can show you how the real situations would’ve been. That’s the power of visible cameras.
The fact that we can watch this video means Noraly is safely through Nigerian. Thank goodness because a lot of adventurer riders have had a tough time there.
This man loves money truly 😂. Well handled by you Noraly
What a phenomenal scene that was. Money Money! Usually checkpoint people love Noraly and want to marry her, money is lower on list.
He and his colleague later got dismissed from the police force on national television
@@jasonzerbini2375Nigerians have been obsessed with money for the longest
I have to give a thousand thumbs up for your bravery going though Nigeria. You are a, in tune with things,lady and handle the stops very well! The corruption is so unfortunate. I am glad to see some just want to know your business and aren’t anything more than that. Pretty intense day...glad you didn’t have rains. Great video Noraly!
Shout out to all the policemen that welcomed her.
Yea love it 👍
A Nigerian here I just have to point out those officers trying to extort you have been arrested and hopefully face the law needless to say it’s deeply saddening you had to experience that. It’s a daily experience for the youths in my country.
Why do you think that happened?
I have a hard time believing any thing happened to those extorting officers.
My gut says it's just a ploy for the arresting officer to collect bribes from the extorting officers.
I am a Nigerian living in the UK and feel so scared for you.. Its a shame to see those police officers that obviously are thieves after dark.. You are putting your life at risk please be safe.. I as a Nigerian am even scared to come back home because of safety issues not to talk less of riding a bike through the dangerous parts of Nigeria where kidnapping is a norm...in 20 years I have only visited Nigeria twice and stayed in the island in lagos eko hotel to be precise and family from rivers had to fly in... The Nigerian government don't even care about its people or safety issues for them...this video opened certain wounds...the fact you can't invest where you are from because of the fear of safety for your life is mind blowing and no one speaks about it... There are lost generations been created in another man's land... Sad..
@@MacCosmic
Once the police officer face is captured in camera, he can easily be track and dismiss from work.
Many of them has being dismissed.
@@MacCosmic Stop having a hard time.. they've been arrested. This made a huge splash in Nigeria, and went all the way up to National. Inspector General of Police, who passed an order to the State Commissioner of Police, to have them fished out. Their names are easily visible on their shirts, and they are not even regular police, but constabularies, as shown on their shirts. I think they would be sacked, because it is all over the news, so they become scapegoats. I hope they just punish them, and let them keep their jobs. All they did was begged for money, and she wasn't playing and they let her go. It would be a different thing if they had delayed her because she didn't give them money. Not applauding what they did, but just trying to put it in proper context.
@itchy Boots that 2 police officers officially lost their job 4 weeks ago. all in the world Nigerian news and even in youtube. be safe! happy riding! love all your videos! excellent works.
I am in Australia, I sent this video to the nigerian embassy here, if every country that has an embassy receives it maybe a message can be sent down the line to these officers at the very least This man or the other have used those sticks to beat people, they should not be allowed to be in this position. They are criminals who shouldn't be allowed to remain in this job.
Have you ever travelled in Africa and/or Latin America? This is just the way it is and these guys were not making any effort. They just let her drive on. I have met lots of more "convincing" people asking for "donations".
If one travels in these countries it's best to consider it part of travel costs. If one fights it it, travel costs rise astronomically as well as the risk of incarceration and bodily harm. Having a right and getting a right are two very different things...
Try getting pulled over by the policia in Mexico. Pay them or go to jail...
You sent it on..... Do you even know that by doing so could have serious repercussions for those actually doing the traveling, you have'nt a clue of how things work in certain parts of Africa so rather butt out of it.
@@DV8Tradewe use to have this in Romania too in the 90s.
It has been fixed.
It's possible but you can't give up.
We now have better police.
It's still a mess but they use to literally stop everyone and demand money.
If someone wants to object to the way things are done, that's fine. If someone doesn't want to object, that's fine too, but you shouldn't be trying to silence others for taking a stance against what may be the norm, but is wrong.
I have to say，she is a so brave girl who need to deal with all the accidently happening by herself. as a male, I don't have such courage.
Noraly, I’m always impressed with your ability to defuse tense situations with a smile but also relieved to hear that you’re not taking any unnecessary risks on this leg of the journey. How sad it is that there’s a lot of the world we are unable to explore due to conflict. That said the benefit of exploring is that we get to leave unlike the poor souls trapped there. Stay safe and big love x
Do you feel trapped in your native country?
Your courage is motivating! I wouldn't even drive on these roads and I'm Nigerian.
is it really that bad?
@@fidelcatsro6948 Yes.
How are you getting around your country then?
courage or stupidity for views?
This will end bad. She is form Europe and has no idea the kind of things that happens in some countries like Africa and latin America.
This is terrifying af... I admire your courage to say no to those cops demanding money
she's not special they ask everyone for money, some ppl give, some ppl dont
@@Dale-py1vs he was joking
He was joking !
He obviously wasn't joking.
If his second didn't get orders from the vehicle packed ahead to let her to carry on, they would have held her there untill she yielded a good sum.
Once a policeman starts hitting you physically, just know "you go no where".
The only thing that saved her, is the fact that she's foreign and Nigeria takes threats to foreigners seriously.
I blame the govt more... Heard they are being owed he 3months worth of salary?
Some soldiers spoke to my friend yesterday said they haven't been pain in four months.
Why would any government starve it's security?
Regardless, if you have ever been on the road with a corrupt police man, you'd be quick to learn that everyone has problems. They shouldn't add theirs to yours.
Her encounter with this man, his reaction, and the fact that he was too physical(what was all the touching for? That's intimidation. Dem no even dey touch Nigerians like that)was all terrifying.
@@jomotv2320 sharap! Watch the video again, how was he hitting her? He was smiling and and trying to vibe. I own a car I'm 23, i encounter police a lot it very few times they're unreasonable, just have all your papers complete, it's your decision to give them money or not! You're talking shit
You are amazing and super brave…..people in general are great, but another video when so many were circling your bike I was soo nervous. You deal with life very well..staying calm….under stressful road conditions and sketchy people. You are gravely admired by me and my husband. Be safe 🇨🇦👍💕
I gotta say you're one tough cookie to be able to do what you do in some of the most remote places. As a Woman myself and years of riding various types of cycles, I don't know how well I would have held up facing some of the obstacles you have had to endure. Maybe getting older makes you more cautious...idk, but I for one really do enjoy your adventures and it makes me yearn for the days I was riding around on my Suzuki DR350. Rock on Noraly!
Yea, and I think of the obstacles and hardships she must endure that aren't shown or discussed. Truly the real life Wonder Woman! Peace!