By Sesi Noah The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has warned residents against offering money or any form of inducement to of...
By Sesi Noah
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has warned residents against offering money or any form of inducement to officers while they are carrying out their duties.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, reminded the public that giving officers money while on duty is unlawful and could interfere with their responsibilities.
The post read:
“It is unlawful to give our officers money or any form of inducement while they are performing their duty. Allow them to carry out their responsibilities diligently, without interference.”
Residents were also urged to report any unprofessional conduct by officers through the Complaint Response Unit or the FCT Police emergency line.
“The Nigeria Police Force is committed to serving you with integrity. Your cooperation is vital; together, we can build a safer society.”
This caution comes amid ongoing concerns about bribery and extortion by security personnel across the country. Cases of motorists being pressured into paying “settlements” at checkpoints and during patrols have repeatedly made headlines, with several officers punished after being caught in the act.
For instance, in May 2024, an Inspector in Imo State was demoted after a video showed him collecting bribes from motorists on the Owerri–Onitsha expressway. Similarly, in April 2025, the Force condemned officers seen in a viral video receiving money from a Chinese national, describing their actions as “unprofessional and unethical.”
However, there have also been notable cases of integrity. In February 2025, officers in Imo State rejected a ₦1 million bribe while investigating two separate child trafficking cases. And in August, a SWAT officer, Ebong Thompson, turned down ₦800,000 offered to him to release an armed robbery suspect and cover up the crime.
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