Force hqtrs detains 4 police officers for ‘extorting N10m’ in Bayelsa
IGP Egbetokun has ordered a “thorough” investigation into allegations of corruption and misconduct against the officers
Presidency warns political appointees against extortion, influence peddling
The Presidency on Tuesday issued a stern warning to political appointees, government officials and party men against influence peddling for corrupt pecuniary gains and other forms of extortion.
2 men docked over alleged extortion, causing hurt
The Police on Monday arraigned a 22-year-old carpenter, Aminu Sani, and one Bashir Abdullahi in a Kubwa Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, over alleged extortion and causing hurt.
Edo Govt orders arrest of PUWOV official over extortion
The Edo State Government has ordered the arrest of one Kingsley Edebiri, an official of the State Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV), over alleged extortion from unsuspecting motorists in Benin City, Edo State capital.
Army arrests 2 over alleged impersonation, extortion
The Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria on Sunday paraded two suspected impersonators (names withheld), who have been allegedly collecting money from unsuspecting potential recruits to get them enlisted into the Depot as recruits.
2 men to spend 16 months in jail each for conspiracy, extortion
A Mararaba Upper Area Court in Nasarawa State, on Thursday sentenced two men- Emmanuel Bitrus,38, and Christian Anakwe,31, to 16 months imprisonment each for conspiracy and extortion.
