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Police probe officers caught on hidden camera extorting Lagos dispatch rider

The Lagos State Police Command is investigating officers from its Makinde Division after a video showed them allegedly extorting ₦20,000 from a dispatch ri Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-officers-caught-on-hidden-camera-extorting-lagos-dispatch-rider/

Police probe officers caught on hidden camera extorting Lagos dispatch rider

The Lagos State Police Command is investigating a dispatch rider who claims to have paid ₦20,000 to police officers attached to the Makinde Divisional Headquarters. The incident came to light after a hidden camera captured the rider interacting with the officers, who were unaware of the camera's presence. The police were alerted to the video's circulation on social media, and the command has since commenced an investigation.

The officers involved have been summoned to the headquarters for questioning. The amount allegedly extorted from the dispatch rider has not been disclosed, and the command has not confirmed the details of the transaction. The investigation aims to determine the appropriate action against any officer found guilty, with the command assuring the public that proper steps will be taken based on its findings.

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