FCT Police Extortion Officers Taken Into Custody

The FCT Police extortion case has led to the detention of officers accused of demanding N40,000 from a resident along Wuye-Utako Road.

The FCT Police Command said it identified the officers after a video showing the alleged incident circulated widely on social media.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, as saying the officers were now in custody while an investigation continues.

“The Command was alerted to the video circulating on social media.

“The officers depicted have been identified and are currently in custody, pending investigation.”

The alleged incident reportedly occurred along Wuye-Utako Road, near Salem Church, where the officers were accused of extorting N40,000 from an FCT resident.

The Command has also invited the complainant to its headquarters to make an official statement. Police said the statement would assist with the investigation and any disciplinary proceedings that may follow.

The complainant can contact the Police Public Relations Officer on 07038979348 or 08180382808.

CP Sanusi said the Command would not accept extortion, abuse of authority or other forms of unprofessional behaviour among its personnel.

He added: “Any officer found culpable after due investigation will face appropriate disciplinary and legal action in accordance with extant laws and regulations,” he said.

The FCT Police Command also appealed to residents to report suspected cases of police misconduct and provide information that could help investigators establish the facts.

The Command said its response to the FCT Police extortion case reflects its wider commitment to accountability and professional policing. It also reaffirmed its responsibility to protect the rights of residents across the Federal Capital Territory.

The allegations against the officers remain subject to investigation, and any disciplinary or legal action will depend on the findings of the authorities.

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