Lagos Police Officer Rejects N4 Million Bribe, Arrests Drug Peddlers and Seizes Ammunition

A police officer in Lagos, Nigeria, has demonstrated exemplary conduct by rejecting a N4 million bribe and arresting drug peddlers while seizing a large quantity of illicit drugs and some AK47 live ammunition.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Rilwan Kasumu, the officer in charge of Area K, Marogbo, Lagos State Command, led the police team in the arrest of Esther Newman Obiekezie, a 42-year-old drug peddler known as “Candy.”

The arrest took place at Obiekezie’s residence in Ilogbo, where she was found selling an illicit drug called “ICE.”

During the investigation, two individuals, Akete Esther and Oke Okebalam, attempted to bribe the police officers with N4 million to stop disrupting Obiekezie’s drug business.

However, the police officers, led by SP Kasumu, rejected the bribe, seized the cash as evidence, and arrested the duo.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun commended SP Kasumu and his team for their professionalism and commitment to tackling drug-related crimes in the region.

The IGP reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to employing professional anti-crime strategies to combat all forms of criminal activities in the country.

The incident highlights the importance of integrity and dedication among law enforcement officers in the fight against drug-related crimes and the illegal drug trade.

It serves as a reminder that the Nigerian government and its agencies are committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens.

In conclusion, the Lagos police officer’s rejection of the N4 million bribe and subsequent arrests of drug peddlers and seizure of ammunition demonstrate the determination of the Nigeria Police Force to maintain law and order in the country.

DRUG ABUSE: IGP COMMENDS LAGOS COPS FOR REJECTING 4M NAIRA BRIBE DURING INVESTIGATION

As Police Arrest Drug Peddlers, Recover Drugs, Ammunition In Lagos

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, has commended the officer in charge of the police… pic.twitter.com/c9CUNhx39h

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