The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of some policemen who were involved in armed robbery, abduction, and extortion.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrest in a statement shared on his X handle on Sunday.
Adejobi stated that the arrested officers carried out the crime against one Omoh Oshoke, an Abuja resident.
The officers are Inspector Francis Ahuean, Semiu Agbaakin, and Osagie Efford, all attached to the FID-STS.
Those also arrested include a POS operator, Elizabeth Amos Busayo, and Thomas Michael, who acted as an informant for the offending police officers.
The statement read, “In furtherance of our zero tolerance for corruption and extortion, we wish to update the general public on an alleged case of armed robbery, abduction, and extortion carried out by some policemen against one Omoh Oshoke, an Abuja resident.
“The trio identified as Inspectors Francis Ahuean, Semiu Agbaakin, and Osagie Efford, all attached to the FID-STS, have been arrested, investigated, and are currently undergoing trial.
“The Force however assures that justice will be served in this case, while we urge our officers to always act and continue to operate within the ambit of the law.”
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