Asian man gets N150,000 back after police extortion in Lagos
An Asian man described how the Nigeria Police Force Complaint Response Unit assisted him in recovering N150,000 that was allegedly extorted by a police officer in Lagos. The incident happened while he was heading to a bar with a friend to watch a football match. He recounted being stopped, threatened, and forced to transfer money to the officers before seeking help from the Complaint Response Unit. The man expressed gratitude to officials who helped investigate and recover his funds.
What happened
- An Asian man said police officers in Ikeja, Lagos, stopped his Uber and demanded his passport and visa.
- He claimed the officers became hostile, threatened him with weapons, and forced him to transfer N150,000.
- After the incident, he contacted the Police Complaint Response Unit online and provided evidence.
- Officials from the unit and the Ikeja Division investigated, leading to the recovery of his N150,000.
- The man thanked CSP Mr Inadu, Anthony Chukuma, and Akin Umi for their assistance in resolving the issue.
