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Three police officers arrested over alleged extortion

Three police officers accused of extortion by an Abuja resident, Omoh Osoke, have been arrested.

Yobe tricycle operators commence indefinite strike over alleged extortion

Tricycle operators have commenced an indefinite strike in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, over what they termed as 'extortion' by officials of Yobe State Road Traffic Management Agency, YOROTA.

Police set to dismiss two officers for extortion in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has officially queried and recommended the dismissal of two officers involved in alleged extortion of $300.

Police arrest cops for N30m extortion in Abuja

According to the FPRO, the extortion was brought to the notice of the force via the X platform, and the NPF has arrested the officers and their accomplices who initially escaped upon commencement of investigations.

Three female police officers arrested for alleged extortion in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers for alleged involvement in extortion of motorists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.

Catholic nun arrested alongside 24 mafia suspects for alleged extortion and drug trafficking

A Catholic nun in Italy has been arrested alongside 24 suspects for allegedly taking part in a mafia network engaged in extortion and drug trafficking.

Police Dismiss 3 Officers Over N200K Extortion

The Nigerian police said they have dismissed three officers attached to Lagos State Police Command for extorting residents. The dismissal of the officers was contained in a police bulletin on Monday. The bulletin disclosed the identities of the culprits as

Crypto trader calls out Police for extortion following forceful arrest at his house

A Popular Crypto trader and influencer on social media has come out to drag men of the police force after his house was broken into and he was arrested forcefully. The man, @Alh_Myke1, made this know via a series of tweets he posted on his X account. The man

Corrupt policemen nabbed for allegedly extorting man of N3 million in Bayelsa

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested several policemen attached to the Zone 16 Command in Yenagoa, Bayelsa for their alleged involvement in a N3 million extortion case.

Officer caught on tape extorting money from motorists in Owerri has been recommended for rank demotion - Imo police command

While strongly condemning the embarrassing act, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, reiterates that the Command under his watch will not condone any act of extortion or misconduct by its personnel and warns that any supervisory officer

Mathias Pogba sentenced to three years in prison, guilty of plot to extort brother Paul Pogba

The court found Mathias guilty of organized extortion and attempted extortion, sentencing him alongside the other perpetrators, who received terms ranging from four to eight years in prison.

Alleged ₦80m extortion: Police invite rights activist, Israel Joe over attacks on IGP, Egbetokun

In a swift reaction, human rights activist Israel Joe said, "I wrote the petition as regards the extortion by the Rivers State Command, but I'm surprised that isn't the issue they want to treat but issues that gave rise to the extortion.

Police deny releasing three officers accused of kidnapping, extorting $3,000

The Police Command in Rivers has denied reports that it released three officers accused of kidnapping and extorting 3,000 dollars from two victims in Rivers. The Spokesperson for the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, clarified the issue in a statement released

Extortion: SARS officer allegedly shoots man in Osun (Video)

The Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, allegedly guns down a civilian in Osun State while attempting to extort money from him. According to a report shared by a Twitter user, the victim who drove a saloon vehicle was shot through the windshield of his vehicle

Lagos drivers accuse Oluomo's boys, Police, LASTMA of extortion, begin strike Monday

They decried "indiscriminate extortion and violent harassment" by transport agencies, thugs, the police, and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

High bride price, 'extortion' of grooms and dignity of Igbo women in marriage

A move to end extortion of young men seeking to marry Imo State women was made by a lawmaker who sponsored a Bill on the floor of Imo State House of Assembly in that regard.