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Police detain 3 officers for alleged extortion of content creator

The Police Command in Lagos State has detained three officers for allegedly extorting N150,000 from a content creator in the Isheri area of the state.

“A 21-year-old X user had alleged on Sunday that three officers extorted him while he and a colleague were traveling from Berger to Ikeja in a Bolt ride.

“They stopped our car during a stop-and-search operation. I told them I am a content creator, but they were not satisfied.

“Despite searching our bags and finding nothing illegal, the officers forced me and my co-worker into the back of their car and took us to Isheri Police Station.

“They then led us to an unfinished building behind the station and demanded N2 million for our release.

“I initially negotiated N100,000, but when they checked my phone and saw money in my Binance and Trust Wallet apps, they demanded more,” he alleged.

The content creator said he was eventually forced to withdraw and hand over N150,000 in cash before they were allowed to leave after two hours.

“They made me walk across the street to withdraw the cash and hand it over to them.

“What was supposed to be a 20-minute ride turned into a two-hour extortion session, ending with a free ride to the station for the officers, N150,000 as their ‘stipend, and even a ‘gate fee’ to leave.

“Was the police my friend in all this? No. They were my extorters,” he wrote.

In reaction to the allegations, Hundeyin confirmed that the three officers had been detained.

“The three police officers, attached to the Isheri Division, have been identified and taken into custody by their Divisional Police Officer (DPO).

“The money has also been recovered, and efforts are being made to reach the complainant,” he stated.

Hundeyin further disclosed that Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, had ordered the immediate transfer of the officers to the Provost Office at the Lagos Command Headquarters for disciplinary action.

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Police uncover body of site engineer murdered, buried by workers in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has uncovered the body of 38-year-old Chigozie Udalor, a site engineer, allegedly killed and buried in a shallow grave by his employees.

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on Thursday said
Udalor, who was employed by his cousin to oversee a construction project, hired four young men from Benue State for the job.

“On December 10, 2024, the workers reportedly conspired, attacking Udalor with a hammer and striking his head,” the statement said.

According to the statement, the suspects then buried his body at the construction site in a desperate attempt to cover up the crime.

“A sad story of a 38-year-old man who was employed by his cousin as a site engineer. The site engineer, Chigozie Udalor, employed four boys all from Benue State.

“On 10th December 2024, they conspired and murdered him at the site using a hammer to hit his head and buried him in a shallow grave there at the site. Man’s inhumanity to man.

“His body was exhumed yesterday 2nd April 2025 after arresting two of the suspects.” the statement added.

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FG announces closure of Independence Bridge in Lagos

The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina bound) starting April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works.

The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known in a statement on Monday in Lagos.

She explained that the bridge would remain closed until the end of May 2025.

Accoding to her, the closure will affect traffic traveling from Ahmadu Bello Way and Adeola Odeku towards Marina, Eko Bridge, and Onikan by Zone 2.

Kesha advised motorists to plan their journeys accordingly and use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion during the repair period.

She apologised for any inconvenience the closure might cause and thanked the public for their understanding and cooperation as the government worked to ensure the safety and stability of road infrastructure.

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Police foil kidnapping attempt in Ebonyi

The Ebonyi State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has foiled a kidnapping attempt at Mile 50 Layout, Abakaliki, the State capital.

Spokesperson of the command, SP Joshua Ukandu, told reporters on Monday that officers also recovered the vehicle of the victim, Nneka Onyibe.

According to Ukandu, on March 30 at about 8:30 pm, the command received a report of a kidnapping incident near Mile 50 Layout in Abakaliki.

“Operatives were immediately dispatched to track the kidnappers.

“They pursued an ash-colored Toyota Corolla with registration number SKA 828 AA, which was used by the suspects, to Tina Nweze Street in the area.

“Under pressure from the operatives, the kidnappers abandoned the victim, the Toyota Corolla, and a Toyota Sienna belonging to the victim.

“The police successfully recovered both vehicles, which are now at the command headquarters for identification by their rightful owners,” Ukandu said.

He added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Adaku Uche-Anya, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.

“The Commissioner also urged residents of Ebonyi to contact the command’s control room at 07064515001 in case of any distress situation,” Ukandu advised.