Couple arrested in Lagos for faking kidnap, extorting N10 million from families
A husband and wife in Lagos, identified as Fred and Goodness, have been arrested by the police for allegedly faking their own kidnapping to extort ₦10 million from family members and close associates. The incident reportedly happened in early January and shocked relatives who believed the couple were in real danger. Police sources revealed that […]
Lagos Safety Commission disowns woman in viral video accused of extortion
The Lagos State Safety Commission has responded to a trending video featuring a woman accused of extorting business owners under the guise of enforcing safety regulations. The commission made it clear that the woman is not an employee or agent of the agency. The video, which circulated widely on social media, sparked outrage as the […]
They Said My Tinted Glass Permit Was Fake – ZicSaloma Accuses Police Of Har@ssment
Nigerian comedian and content creator, Aloma Junior, better known as Zicsaloma, has cried out over what he described as harassment and extortion by the police during routine checks in Lagos. He said the officers only targeted him because he drives a Mercedes-Benz. In a video trending online, the skit maker lamented that young people with […]
Alleged police extorting of N62m: RULAAC petitions PSC
A human rights group, the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), has asked the Police Service Commission (PSC) to launch an independent investigation into serious allegations against officers of the Enugu State Police Command. The case involves a businessman, Olu Agwu, who claimed he was abducted in Abia State, blindfolded, and taken to […]
Police Officers Kidnap Businessman In Enugu, Threaten To Label Him IPOB/ESN Memb
A disturbing case of police misconduct has surfaced in Enugu, Nigeria, where officers allegedly kidnapped and extorted a businessman, threatening to label him as a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) or its security arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to reports, Mr. Olu Agwu was abducted from his village in Abiriba, […]
Revenue: Edo Govt Bans Direct Cash Collection, Reiterates Ban On Touts
The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has implemented a ban on direct cash collection for revenue purposes throughout the state. This decision comes after several reports of individuals posing as revenue officers and extorting money from commercial bus drivers and market women. In a statement, the state’s Secretary, Umar Musa […]
Fake Police Officer Arrested In Kano
In a recent development, the Kano State Police Command arrested a 42-year-old man, Hamisu Ibrahim, for pretending to be a police officer. Ibrahim had been operating in the Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano, where he tricked people into believing he could help them secure bail for their relatives. The police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna […]
IGP Calls for Harsh Punishment of Corrupt Officers Caught Extorting Nigerians
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has taken a firm stance against police officers found guilty of extorting money from Nigerians. On November 8, he condemned the acts of corruption within the police force and promised severe punishment for any officers involved in such activities. The statement comes after a troubling case involving officers […]
Police Return N1 Million Taken from NYSC Members
In a recent development in Lagos, police officers from the Area C command faced serious allegations of extorting more than N1 million from members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The extortion case has raised significant concern among the public, especially considering the ongoing challenges of corruption and misconduct within law enforcement agencies in […]
Officers Identified and Under Interrogation Following Allegations of Harassment and N1M Extortion from Corps Members
Recently, a troubling incident involving police officers in Lagos has come to light, raising serious concerns about misconduct and accountability within the force. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that they are investigating allegations against several officers who were seen in a viral video allegedly harassing and extorting corps members. The incident took place […]