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Police nabbed corrupt officer for allegedly extorting man of N3m in Bayelsa

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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested several policemen attached to the Zone 16 Command in Yenagoa, Bayelsa for their alleged involvement in a N3 million extortion case.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.

Adejobi stated that the policemen in question had been apprehended following an internal investigation and would be transferred to the Force Headquarters (FHQ) in Abuja.

“The policemen involved in this case of extortion of ₦3 million have been arrested. The men are attached to Zone 16 Command in Yenagoa. The command has been asked to produce the men at the FHQ,” Adejobi wrote.

He further emphasized the commitment of the Force Headquarters to cleansing the police system and ensuring justice is served in all cases brought to its attention.

A Nigerian man, Kelechi Isaac, had released a video on social media in which he accused police operatives in Bayelsa State of extorting N3 million from him at gunpoint.

Isaac who hails from Nguru Nworie, a community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo state, but is based in Ghana, said he had returned to Nigeria to attend a friend’s traditional marriage ceremony in Bayelsa State when the incident happened. Isaac said he was driving back from the marriage ceremony with two of his friends when five police operatives flagged down their vehicle. According to him, the operatives identified themselves as the “IGP’s Special Squad” and that their white pickup truck was not branded.

The operatives’ uniform did not have name tags, he said

The victim said the operatives searched their vehicle and subsequently forced him to unlock his phone. He said the armed operatives, on seeing a N10 million bank alert in his phone, allegedly began to beat him and threatened to shoot him unless he transferred N6 million to them.

“They handcuffed me and drove us away and continued beating me. Before we knew it, they started shooting guns and threatened to kill the three of us. I asked them to take me to a police station but they refused. They said that if I didn’t give them N6 million from the N10 million, they would kill all of us. When the beating became too much, I started negotiating with them, and at the end of the day, I transferred N3 million to them in two bank accounts they provided and drove with us and stopped us at Ahoada in Rivers State and drove off,” he narrated

Isaac said the operatives gave him two different bank accounts where he transferred N2 million and N1 millon separately. He alleged that N2 million was transferred to the Monie Point Microfinance Bank account number belonging to Yusuf Mustafa, while the N1 million was transferred to another Monie Point Microfinance Bank account number belonging to Jerry Ventures.

He appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun (IGP), to intervene and compel the operatives to return the money.

“All I need is my money to be returned to me and for the IGP to fish out the policemen giving the Nigeria Police Force a bad image. I believe with these account details, they can be fished out. I want Justice. I want my money returned because it is for my brother’s project. Let the policemen who did this to me be identified so that other Nigerians won’t become their victims,” Mr Isaac stated. I don’t do any illicit business. I am a law-abiding citizen of this country.”

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Ghana police arrest five suspects, rescue 57 Nigerian nationals from human trafficking and cybercrime syndicate

The Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five Nigerian suspects for allegedly trafficking fifty-seven Nigerian nationals into Ghana under the guise of job offer and education.

In a statement released on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the CID said the suspects, identified as Joel Nosa, Collins Rotimi, Shadrack Lulu, Austin Amahuaro, and John Uloko, were picked up at Adom Estates, Community 25, in an intelligence-led operation by its Operations Unit

According to the Police, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are part of a human trafficking network that lures young men and women from Nigeria to Ghana with promises of employment and educational opportunities.

It explained that upon arrival, the victims, aged between 18 and 26 years, were forced to engage in online romance scams and other illegal cyber activities.

Police officers retrieved seventy-seven laptops, thirty-eight mobile phones, two vehicles, three television sets, and other internet-enabled devices believed to have been used in committing the crimes.

The CID indicated that all fifty-seven victims have been rescued and are receiving the necessary care and support.

The suspects, it added, are in custody assisting with investigations.

The Police cautioned the public, especially the youth, to be careful about offers of jobs, educational opportunities, or travel arrangements made through social media or other unverified sources.

Ghana Police reaffirmed its commitment to fighting human trafficking, cybercrime, and related offenses, and encouraged anyone with credible information on such activities to report to the nearest police station

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FCT Commissioner of Police redeploys DPO caught on tape assaulting man

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ushafa back to the State Headquarters.

This decision follows the circulation of a video on X (formerly Twitter) depicting the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) sl@pping a young man on Wednesday, October 22.Watch the video here.

In a statement released, the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the Commissioner of Police strongly condemns the officer’s actions, which falls short of the high standards of discipline, civility, and professionalism expected of police officers. He emphasizes that such behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated under his leadership. Consequently, the officer has been redeployed, and the situation is currently under investigation.

‘’While administrative disciplinary steps are being taken, CP Dantawaye reminds all DPOs and their subordinates that they must remain professional, courteous, and law-abiding in the discharge of their duties. He warns that any act of misconduct or abuse of power will attract severe sanctions.

The Commissioner of Police also calls on members of the public to remain respectful and law-abiding in their interactions with police officers, as mutual respect and cooperation are essential for effective community policing and public safety.” the statement reads

Adeh mentioned that to report suspicious activity or persons, FCT residents are enjoined to call the commands emergency number via: 08061581938, 08032003913, CRU: 08107314192.

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Police arrest suspected hoodlums, recover firearms in Ebonyi

The Ebonyi State Police Command has intensified its fight against criminal activities, leading to the arrest of two suspected hoodlums during an intelligence-led operation in Ezza South Local Government Area of the state.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, the operation by the Command’s Crack Squad at Amanekwula Village, followed reports of sporadic gunshots by suspected criminals.

Ukandu explained that on sighting the police team, the suspects attempted to escape into a nearby bushes but were swiftly apprehended.

The suspects were identified as Chigbo Eze and Igbele Osinachi, both males.

Items recovered from them include one locally-made pistol and fourteen (14) rounds of 9mm live ammunition.

He added that the suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue to track down other members of the criminal gang, after which the arrested suspects will be charged to court.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Adaku Uche-Anya, reiterated the Command’s determination to sustain its onslaught against crime and criminality in the state.

She urged residents to remain law-abiding and continue to provide the police with timely and credible information to enhance public safety across Ebonyi State.