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Nigerian Police Nabbed Extorting Anti-Corruption Chief in Abuja

Four Nigerian police officers face detention for extorting N53,000 from the ICPC Chairman during an illegal stop-and-search in Abuja. The incident, denounced by the FCT Commissioner of Police, highlights persistent corruption within the force. This brazen act against a high-profile anti-graft official underscores the urgent need for police accountability and reform.

InformationNG·July 20, 2026AI-curated

Four police officers have been detained by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command for allegedly extorting N53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Dr Musa Aliyu (SAN), during an illegal stop-and-search operation i

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