FCT police return money extorted by agents to complaints

The FCT police command said that the money extorted for some members of the public by its officers, who are investigated, were successfully recovered by the grass officers and returned to the complaints.

The FCT command has started an investigation following accusations of harassment leveling by a young man against a police surveillance team from the patrol of the Kubwa area around the Axis of the Chikakore bridge in Kubwa, a suburb of Abuja

The head of the Public Relations of the Police (PPRO) for the Command, DP Josephine Adeh, in a statement of the press, weekend in Abuja, observed that: “Sequel of the accident viral video that involved the accusations of police harassment and extortion to Chikakore’s prisoners, the commissioner, the police commissioner, the CP Ajao Adwale, convened a series of investigative sessions, the investigative sessions, the investigative sessions. Commissioner, the Commissioner, the CPT of Police.

“In line with the directive of the police commissioner, the public relations official, SP Josephine Adeh, supervised the investigative process to guarantee equity and transparency. After a vast investigation, the case was formally determined on 3 July 2025.

“An important part of the money involved in the accident was successfully recovered by incorrect officers and returned to complaints, while agreements are underway for the reimbursement of the debt -time balance.

“The public will be kept in step with the final refund state and the result of the administrative actions taken against the officers involved. The disciplinary procedures began in line with the established police regulations.”

He assured that “the FCT police command appreciates the public cooperation during the investigation. It remains committed to supporting the highest standards of integrity, responsibility and service.

“The members of the public are encouraged to report the police officers of the Police to the unit of response to the complaint of the command (CRA) through: 08107314192. All relationships will be treated urgently and rigorous confidentiality.”