Police arrest officer over alleged extortion of motorist in Lagos

Police detain officer filmed extorting motorist

Cases of police brutality, extortion, extrajudicial killings and other unprofessional activities in Nigeria have continued despite sanctions by police authorities, such as dismissal from service. The post Police detain officer filmed extorting motorist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Police arrest officer over alleged extortion of motorist in Lagos

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest and detention of one of its officers accused of extorting a motorist in the Idimu area of Lagos State. The action follows a viral video circulating online, in which a driver alleged he was stopped by the officer despite having complete vehicle documentation and was subsequently pressured to part with money over a disagreement about the colour of his car. According to the motorist, the officer ins…

Lagos Police Detain Officer Over ₦10,000 Extortion Over Car Colour Dispute

IDIMU – The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained an officer from the Area M Command after a viral video surfaced showing him allegedly extorting ₦10,000 from a motorist over the colour of his vehicle. The incident, which trended across social media on Monday, involved a driver who was accosted in the Idimu area […] The post Lagos Police Detain Officer Over ₦10,000 Extortion Over Car Colour Dispute appeared first on 247 Ureports.