FCT Police nab 4 officers for allegedly extorting ICPC Chairman, face disciplinary trial

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has ordered the arrest and disciplinary trial of four police officers accused of abandoning their official duty posts to carry out an unauthorized traffic operation, during which they allegedly extorted ₦52,000 from a motorist later identified as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN).

The officers—Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Clement Ehigala, ASP Sunday Okpe, Inspector Samuel Onoja, and Sergeant Yakubu Emmanuel—were said to have left their assigned duty locations on July 11, 2026, at about 3:34 p.m. and proceeded to Banex Plaza Junction in Wuse II, Abuja, where they allegedly mounted an illegal traffic checkpoint.

According to the FCT Police Command, the officers stopped a motorist on allegations of violating traffic regulations and reportedly extorted ₦52,000 from him during the encounter.

The victim was later identified as ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), who subsequently lodged a complaint with the police authorities.

Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, ordered the immediate arrest of the four officers and directed that they face an orderly room trial.

The officers are expected to answer allegations bordering on abandoning their lawful duty posts, engaging in unauthorized traffic enforcement, and extorting money from a motorist.

The FCT Police Command disclosed that disciplinary proceedings have already commenced in line with the Nigeria Police Force’s internal regulations.

The Command reiterated its commitment to professionalism, accountability and transparency, stressing that it maintains a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct by its personnel.

Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, said the action underscores the Command’s determination to uphold discipline within the Force and ensure that officers found wanting are held accountable for their actions.

She assured residents that the Command would continue to promote ethical policing while sanctioning officers whose conduct falls below acceptable professional standards.