Alleged extortion: FCT Police Commissioner orders probe

The  Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Sanusi, has ordered the investigation of alleged extortion throughout a stop-and-search operation following a viral video.

A press assertion by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, stated: “The FCT Police Command is conscious of a video circulating on social media, posted by a person recognized as VJADEDIM, alleging {that a} resident of the FCT was extorted by Police Officers of the FCT throughout cease and search operations.

“Upon examination of the receipt posted on the customers web page, the receipt carried nineteenth of May, 2025. Which exhibits that this incident didn’t occur in the course of the present administration. And made it sound malicious and deliberately worded to discredit the efforts of the command, which is unacceptable.

“The Command wishes to emphasise that the alleged incident dates back to May 2025 and did not occur under the present administration. The Command notes with concern the omission of this important timeline in the circulating narrative, which raises questions about the intention behind the publication which seems to be aimed at discrediting the present administration. Nevertheless, the Command remains committed to establishing the facts of the matter,” the assertion learn partially.

She famous thay preliminary investigations ordered by the CP Sanusi, revealed that the officer misplaced his official ID card previous to the date alleged within the video, and had made mandatory documentation relating to the loss.

“This declare is being examined as a part of the continued investigation.

“The Command distances itself from all acts of unprofessionalism, extortion and misconduct by police personnel. Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Sanusi, has ordered a direct investigation into the allegation to determine the info of the incident and be sure that acceptable motion is taken based mostly on the findings.

“In this regard, the Command invitations all individuals concerned within the incident to report back to the FCT Police Command Headquarters on Monday, twenty sixth October 2026, at 1100hrs, to supply official statements and related data that may help the investigation.

“The Command urges residents of the FCT to promptly report any incident of police misconduct with the accurate date, time and location. through the Command’s Complaint Response Unit via 08107314192,” she added.