The Nigerian Police has arrested an Inspector and two other officers in connection with the alleged extortion of N30 million levelled against operatives of the Special Tactical Squad (STS) in Abuja.
Nigeriacrime.com gathered that the trio identified as Inspectors Francis Ahuean, Semiu Agbaakin, and Osagie Efford, all attached to the FID-STS, have been arrested, investigated and are currently undergoing trial
Confirming the arrest, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi said their arrests were in furtherance of Police zero tolerance for corruption and extortion.
He said, “We wish to update the general public on an alleged case of armed robbery, abduction, and extortion carried out by some policemen against Omoh Oshoke, an Abuja resident.
“The trio identified as Inspectors Francis Ahuean, Semiu Agbaakin, and Osagie Efford, all attached to the FID-STS, have been arrested, investigated and are currently undergoing trial.
“In the same vein, the accomplices including one Elizabeth Amos Busayo, the POS operator and one Thomas Michael, who acted as an informant for the offending police officers, have also been arrested and are currently being investigated alongside the police officers.
“The Police however assures that justice will be served in this case, while we urge our officers to always act and continue to operate within the ambit of the law.”