Nigerian police officers at the FCID Alagbon office in Ikoyi allegedly extorted ₦2 million from a man involved in cryptocurrency trading.
A post shared on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by @YemieFash revealed that the victim was forcefully robbed by the officers solely because of his involvement in cryptocurrency.
According to the post, the police officers held the man at gunpoint and demanded he transfer ₦2 million to an account they provided.
The victim does not own the funds and was not given any official documentation or charge.
The post states: “I’m writing to bring to your attention a deeply troubling incident involving officers from the FCID Alagbon office in Ikoyi. Yesterday, they forcefully extorted ₦2 million from a young man whose only alleged offense was trading cryptocurrency.”
“According to the victim, the officers held him at gunpoint and compelled him to transfer ₦2 million to an account they provided. The funds do not belong to him, and he was not given any form of official documentation or charge.”
“While he does not have their photos or contact information, he can identify the officers and the specific office where this abuse took place.”
“This is a serious violation of human rights and professional conduct. I am calling for an immediate investigation, a full refund of the extorted funds, and appropriate disciplinary actions against the rogue officers involved.”
As the post gained traction online, many concerned individuals flooded the comment section to share their thoughts.
See some reactions below:
@paynedre1: “This isn’t just misconduct—it’s armed robbery in uniform. @BenHundeyin, Nigerians need assurance that the FCID Alagbon incident will be investigated with full transparency. We’re watching closely.”
@AdekunleOderind: “Why should we live in a country where we fear police more than thieves?”
@_chiefagbabiaka: “Chai…All these useless police officers should be flush out and send to prison.”
@Johnsonwick300: “Those same alagbon division ! Came to my apartment last year , it was one of the most traumatizing experiences I’ve ever had ! This man literally brought out a pistol pressed it against my leg saying if I don’t say I’m a cultist in my statement” he would off my light.”
@BhutiKulture: “I keep saying it, we need another agency with sole responsibility of Checking and prosecuting police misconducts. The @PoliceNG is not capable of disciplining its rogue officers.”
@GHOZHIE: “Lol…we use 10k bail person and after filling form dem tear am trowey….person wey hold belongings say we go still bail with 5k…Nigerian police e weldone ooh.”
@alowonlemi: “It’s either we have state police or under this present police structure, policemen and women are posted to their state of origin…these are measures I think can reduce corruption in that government agency.”
@AQuosim10: “I was coerced yesterday at ikeja for stopping for traffic Light and taken to one side by 3 female officers, my drivers Licence taken from me and they maintain If I don’t pay 40k, they won’t release my drivers Licence for me. Begged them to take 5k they decline and I left angry.”
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