IGP ORDERS INVESTIGATIONS INTO ALLEGED EXTORTION OF N22 MILLION BITCOIN AT GUNPOINT IN LAGOS
The Nigeria Police Force says it has commenced a investigations into the alleged extortion of Twenty-Two Million Naira worth of Bitcoin levelled against a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nwawe Cordelia and others, who currently serve at the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), Alagbon close, Lagos.
According to a statement released on Monday and signed by Force Public Relations Officer, Police HQ, Abuja, CP Frank Mbah, it said a Special Investigation Panel by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has been set up to carry out a discreet and transparent investigation into the allegation.
He said the move became imperative in response to reports making the rounds in the media, alleging the involvement of the officers in the extortion of Twenty-Two Million Naira worth of Bitcoin from one Morakinyo Tobiloba Peter and Yusuf Samson Dayo at gunpoint on July 14, 2021 in Lagos.
Therefore; "DSP Cordelia and the other Police personnel indicted in the report, have been ordered to report to the Special Investigation Panel, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday, 21st December, 2021 to answer to the allegations against them."
The Panel is headed by DCP Olaolu Adegbite, described as experienced and detailed investigator, according to the statement.
The Force also adviced any member of the public with a similar experiences of high-handedness or extortion by the officers in question, her team or any other officer at the FCID Alagbon to come forward with detailed information to enable the panel achieve a wholistic investigation.
He enjoined all to remain calm as the Force will provide timely updates and make the outcome of the investigation public.
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