Adeboye, has thanked Daddy Freeze over his criticisms targeted at the leadership of the RCCG and other churches over alleged extortion from poor members.
The petition which is on the UK government and parliament website accused the Nigerian government and police of violating the rights of those protesting against police brutality and extortion.
Lamenting greatly, he wrote: "Went to the club for the first time after 2yrs plus...mehn...For God sake why are they traffic at 2-3am. Barricades everywhere in Lagos Island... Police extortion every angle with no shame.
According to the FPRO, theextortion 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.
In a swift reaction, human rights activist Israel Joe said, "I wrote the petition as regards theextortion by the Rivers State Command, but I'm surprised that isn't the issue they want to treat but issues that gave rise to theextortion.
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Adebola Hamzat, has ordered the immediate dismissal of two Special Constabulary working with the state command over 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.
Lately, Tonto and Kpokpogri have been on the news after a petition that was said to have been filed by the former against the latter surfaced online. The petition accused Kpokpogri of blackmail and extortion.
However, the IGP has enjoined any member of the public who has had experiences or information on acts of high-handedness, extortion, or extra-judicial killings by the officers in question, to forward same with detailed information via mobile
Following numerous complaints from the public, especially the youth, regarding alleged indiscriminate harassment, illegal phone, palmtop, and laptop checks, as well as extortion by Police Officers, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed
Look at the way he dressed like a Tiv warrior. There is nothing to show that he is a policeman. When he was paraded that was not the way he dressed and extortion is a criminal offense.
Akoh, who in a letter to the court attached his examination timetable appealed to the court for an adjournment. The Peace Corps Commandant is currently standing trial on a 90-count charge bordering on extortion.
"They indulge in massive extortion of candidates during the exercise,'' the board stated. It stated also that it had been compelled to make the UTME registration process cashless to put a stop to extortion.
It added that the government cannot continue to allow extortion of Edo people in whatever guise, warning that "a word is enough for the wise." [PM News]
Recall that the Uk's National Crime Agency published a worrisome announcement last week, claiming that children were being targeted in sexual extortion scams.