Police Refund N1m Extorted By Officers To Corps Members
Three members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been refunded N1million, which was allegedly extorted by four operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, in Surulere area of Lagos State.
The officers reportedly demanded the money after the corps members failed to provide a physical copy of a driver’s licence.
Confirming the incident, the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the officers involved had been identified and were undergoing interrogation.
Hundeyin added that the outcome of the trial would determine the culpability of the officers, which could lead to their dismissal.
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However an X user, Oluyemi Fasipe, appreciated the efforts of both Hundeyin and the Lagos State NYSC office in facilitating the refund.
“The rogue men of the Area C command of the @LagosPoliceNG who extorted over 1 million naira from the corp members have refunded the money,” Fasipe tweeted on Friday, October 4.
“I am patiently waiting for the outcome of their trial.
“I like to appreciate @BenHundeyin and the @officialnyscng Lagos State for their efforts too. I also like to use the opportunity to say hello to my friend in Delta State, @Brightgoldenboy.”
Azeez Adeleke is a Mass Communication graduate with years of experience in news writing and reporting. In the last few years, he has honed his writing, editing, and reporting skills, focusing on delivering clear, engaging, and accurate reportage.
