Two police officers from the Ado Area Command of the Nasarawa State Police Command have been detained at the Force Headquarters in Abuja over allegations of extortion and wrongful detention. The officers are accused of targeting two young travelers who were returning from a wedding and preparing to depart for Lagos State.
According to reports, the officers detained the travelers and allegedly framed one of them before demanding ₦150,000 for his release. The incident gained widespread attention after a video of the confrontation, showing the armed officers in a heated exchange with the victims, went viral on social media.
The Nigeria Police Force Complaint Response Unit (CRU) confirmed the matter in a statement issued on Thursday. The unit stated that the incident had attracted the attention of police authorities, prompting immediate action against the officers involved.
The detention of the two officers is expected to facilitate a further investigation into the specific circumstances of the travelers' detention and the reported demand for money. Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the timeline of the events or the specific charges that may follow the investigation.
This development highlights ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to address misconduct through its complaint response mechanisms, particularly in cases where evidence is circulated publicly.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
