FCT Police identifies officers captured in fresh viral video extorting motorist in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command says it has identified the personnel captured in a viral video allegedly extorting money from a motorist in Abuja. DAILY POST reports that a businessman had alleged in the viral video that some police officers extorted N40,000 from him while he was on his way to an important […] FCT Police identifies officers captured in fresh viral video…
The Federal Capital Territory Police in Nigeria has identified the officers featured in a recent viral video that allegedly shows them extorting money from a motorist in Abuja. According to the police, the incident took place along Wuye-Utako Road, near Salem Church.
A businessman featured in the video claimed that he was forced to hand over N40,000 to the officers while on his way to an important business meeting. The officers reportedly instructed him to transfer the money to a specified Point of Sale (POS) account before allowing him to proceed.
In response to the incident, the command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, announced that the officers involved had been identified and are currently under arrest. The police also invited the complainant to visit the command's headquarters and provide a statement regarding the matter, which will help in the disciplinary process. He can contact the Public Relations Officer at 07038979348 or 08180382808 for further instructions.
The Commissioner of Police for the FCT Command reiterated the force's zero-tolerance policy towards any form of extortion, abuse of authority, misconduct, or unprofessional conduct by its officers. Any individual found guilty of such actions will face appropriate disciplinary and legal consequences in line with existing laws and regulations.
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