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How corrupt is the Nigerian Police Force amidst other entities in Nigeria?

The Global Corruption Barometer Africa survey has detailed public opinion data on citizens’ views on corruption and direct experiences of bribery in Africa. According to the survey, 69% of Nigerians think that most or all people in the police service are corrupt. 60% of Nigerians viewed parliament as the most corrupt institution, while 55% of Nigerians believed local government officials to be the most corrupt.

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