The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the identities of police officers accused of extorting N3.3 million from a couple in Lagos and has consequently detained them for investigation.
The development followed a social media report titled, “Lagos Police Officers Extort N3.3 Million From Couple, Return N2.2 Million, Claim Remaining N1.1 Million Already Shared,” which went viral on X (formerly Twitter).
According to the report, officers attached to the Area H Command, Ogudu, allegedly extorted 2,000 dollars—estimated at N3.3 million—from a couple they reportedly wrongfully arrested on December 18, 2025.
It was further alleged that after the incident attracted public attention online, N2.2 million was refunded to the victims, while the officers sought to retain about N1.1 million, claiming the money had already been shared among several personnel.
Confirming the incident on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed via her official X handle, @AbimbolaShotayo, that the officers involved had been brought to the Command Headquarters for questioning.
She stated that the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, had ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration (DC ‘A’) to supervise the investigation.
Adebisi added that the officers had submitted their statements as part of the ongoing probe, noting that the command is awaiting the complainant to formally present his account.
She reassured the public of the command’s commitment to professionalism, accountability, and transparency, stressing that appropriate disciplinary action would be taken if the officers are found culpable.
The spokesperson also urged members of the public to report incidents of police misconduct through established channels to enable swift and decisive action.