A Nigerian motorist has narrated a harrowing experience of police brutality and extortion at the hands of officers from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command in Abuja. The victim (name withheld) revealed that officers attached to the Kubwa Phase 4 Police Station stopped him along Arab Road under the pretense of enforcing third-party insurance compliance but ended up extorting a staggering N350,000 at gunpoint.
Speaking to Sahara Reporters, the motorist recounted how the officers flagged him down and demanded to see his vehicle documents. Despite having all necessary papers, the officers allegedly refused to inspect them and instead insisted he follow them to the station.
At the Kubwa Phase 4 Police Station, the situation escalated as the officers treated him like a criminal, intimidating him and threatening detention without explaining his alleged offense. The victim was then subjected to a brazen extortion scheme, where the officers initially demanded N1.5 million before negotiating down to N650,000.
“They kept me in the station and insisted I must pay. They later agreed to collect N350,000 upfront, with a balance of N300,000 to be paid on Monday,” the motorist disclosed.
In a shocking revelation, the victim said the officers called a POS operator identified as Joshua Ayokunle Agboola to facilitate the transaction. The POS agent reportedly operates from within the Kubwa Area Command premises, raising serious concerns about an organized extortion network within the police ranks.
This incident highlights the deep-rooted issue of police corruption and brutality in Nigeria, where law enforcement officers, rather than protecting citizens, prey on them for financial gain.
Following the revelation, Nigerians have taken to social media to demand accountability from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Many are urging the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to launch an immediate investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The question remains: How many more innocent Nigerians will fall victim to such extortion rackets before the government takes decisive action?
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