Police Probe Officers Involved in Extortion Along Benin Highway

In response to a viral video exposing police officers extorting motorists along the Benin bypass, the Nigeria Police Force has acted decisively to address the misconduct.

Six officers, including their supervising Chief Superintendent of Police, were promptly summoned to the Force Headquarters to face disciplinary measures. The officers were made to appear before the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, who strongly condemned their behavior as “shameful, distasteful, and utterly unacceptable.”

IGP Egbetokun has ordered immediate disciplinary action, resulting in the initiation of orderly room trials for the officers involved. The six erring personnel have also been formally queried.

The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on extortion and unprofessional conduct, stressing its unwavering commitment to professionalism, integrity, and accountability. The public is assured that no officer found guilty of such misconduct will be spared appropriate sanctions.

This incident serves as a reminder of the Force’s determination to maintain public trust and ensure ethical conduct among its ranks.