Tag: extortion
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Police probe DPO accused of extortion
The Police Command in Ondo State has begun investigation into the allegation of extortion levelled against the Divisional Police Officer(DPO) in-charge of Igbara-Oke in Ifedore Local Government Area of the state, Ganiyu Dauda.
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Extortion: Nigerians alert IGP Egbetokun over rising cases
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has been urged to do more about the rising cases of extortion involving personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, as well as urgently address flaws in the recruitment process. The call for the police authorities to take urgent action follows a recent investigative report in Kwara state published…
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Ag IGP warns against extortion by patrol police
The Acting Inspector General of police Kayode Egbetokun has expressed displeasure at the unprofessional acts of some officers along major highways in the country.
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NPA raises alarm over increasing extortion on port access roads
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has raised the alarm on increasing extortion along the access roads of the Lagos and Tin Can Island Port Complexes. Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, Managing Director, NPA, said this in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday.
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Passport: 80 officers on trial for extortion, 8 others dismissed – Immigration
No fewer than 80 officers and men of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have gone on trial for indulging in collection of illegal fees for the issuance of new passports and renewal of old ones. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Comptroller of Immigration, Mr. Tony Akuneme, who disclosed
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Lagos CP removes DPO over alleged extortion
Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Idowu Owohunwa, has ordered the immediate removal of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Okokomaiko Division over alleged extortion of members of the public by his operatives. Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the removal in a statement
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Police summon 5 officers for allegedly extorting student of N155,000
The Police Command in Lagos State has summoned five police officers alleged to have extorted N155,000 from a student. The command spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on Wednesday
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We are investigating viral video of extortion – INEC
INEC says it is currently investigating the viral video of extortion in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State during the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
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Alleged extortion: LASTMA summons 3 officials
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has summoned three officers before investigation panel over alleged extortion of drivers. The General Manager, LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, said this in a statement through the Public Affairs Unit of LASTMA in Lagos on Sunday. Oreagba said that the agency had summoned all officials mentioned in the matter…
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Paul Pogba’s brother, Mathias exposes Juve star from prison
Mathias Pogba, the older brother of Juventus star, Paul Pogba has returned to social media to launch a series of stunning accusations at the French interantional. Mathias was arrested last week, along with four others, as part of an investigation into alleged extortion of his younger brother, who left Manchester United for Juve this summer.