The Edo State Police Command has detained some of its officers accused of extorting N300,000 from a furniture maker in Benin City.
The incident came to light after a viral video on social media, where an influencer narrated how the victim was harassed, illegally searched, and pressured to part with the money.
According to the account, the officers, attached to the Oba Market Area Command, had initially demanded N1 million but settled for N300,000 when the young man could not meet their demands.
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In a statement issued on Monday, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Moses Joel Yamu, confirmed that the extorted money has been recovered and returned to the victim.
He added that the officers involved have been identified, detained, and will face disciplinary procedures in line with police regulations.
Yamu also noted that stern administrative measures have been taken against the Oba Market Area Command to reinforce professionalism, discipline, and respect for citizens’ rights in policing.
The Statement:
*PRESS STATEMENT*
*EDO POLICE COMMAND RECOVERS ₦300,000 EXTORTED FROM CITIZEN, OFFICERS TO FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION*
The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the public that it has taken decisive action following a video circulated on social media by an influencer in Edo State alleging the extortion of the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Naira (₦300,000) from a furniture maker by some officers attached to Oba Market Area Command, Benin City.
The officers involved have been promptly identified, the money has been fully recovered and returned to the victim, while the said officers have been detained and are to face disciplinary procedures in accordance with the extant regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.
In addition, stern administrative measures have been taken against the Oba Market Area Command to ensure professionalism, discipline, and respect for the rights of citizens in the discharge of their duties.
The Command under CP Monday Agbonika, fdc encourages members of the public to report any unprofessional conduct by officers and men of the Command to the Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) or the Complaints Response Unit (CRU) through the following dedicated telephone numbers:
08150999335 08100389992.
The Command assures the good people of Edo State that it remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in service delivery.
The Edo State Police Command also appreciates the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, AIG Salman Dogo, Psc for his unwavering support in entrenching accountable and transparent policing in the Zone, please.
CSP MOSES JOEL YAMU, anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
EDO STATE COMMAND
14TH SEPTEMBER, 2025
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