Police probe viral video of officers extorting motorists in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has ordered a full-scale investigation into officers captured in a viral video allegedly extorting money from motorists and cyclists during a stop-and-search operation. The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, ordered that the officers involved in the incident be identified and invited for investigation. The command, in a statement issued […]
The Kaduna State Police Command is investigating officers accused of extorting money from motorists and cyclists in a viral video. Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, directed the investigation to identify and question the officers involved. Any officer found guilty will face disciplinary action and legal consequences. The command has suspended routine roadblocks and searches, except in cases of credible intelligence about criminal activities.
The location featured in the video is a suburb of Millennium City, previously used by criminal elements. Police recovered 20 AK-47 rifles along the same route. The public is encouraged to report any instances of police misconduct to the Police Complaint Response Unit.
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