Police Raise Alarm Over Fraudulent Use of IG’s Office to Extort Public

• Police Alarm Over Fraudulent Use of IGP’s Office for Extortion
• Nigeria Police Warns Public of Fraudulent Officers Exploiting IGP’s Name
• IGP’s Office Urges Citizens to Report Misconduct Amid Extortion Warnings

The office of the Inspector General of Police has raised concerns over the fraudulent exploitation of the IG’s name by some police officers to extort members of the public.

This warning was issued in a press statement by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, who highlighted the persistent misconduct among certain officers, undermining the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force.

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Adejobi emphasized that despite numerous warnings and disciplinary actions against officers involved in such practices, some continue to use the IG’s office to carry out illegal activities, falsely claiming the IG’s approval. This manipulation often prevents victims from reporting these officers to higher authorities.

He urged the public to report any police misconduct to the appropriate superiors, including the Heads of the Complaint Response Units (CRU) in each state or the Commissioner of Police. Contact information for the CRU and other senior officers has been previously shared.

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In addition, Adejobi advised the public to be cautious when approached by officers or individuals claiming to have connections with the IG or senior officials, as such claims may be used to influence or extort. He urged immediate reporting of any such incidents to the following contacts:

DCP Akin Fakorede, Head, IGP Monitoring Unit: 08184077076

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer: 08037168147

CSP Taiwo Oyewale, Head, IGP Special Investigation Unit: 08069318238

SP Sherriff Lawal, ADC to the IGP: 08094712605

The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, urging the public to help uphold justice and fairness by reporting any suspicious activities.

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