The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has suspended four police officers for allegedly stealing N43.1 million from a suspect arrested
The Nigeria Police Force says it has suspended four officers for allegedly stealing N43.1 million from a suspect arrested over “cash smuggling”The officers are Peter Ejike, a lawyer in charge of zone 7 legal section; Ekende Edwin, an inspector; Talabi Kayode, a sergeant; and Esther Okafor, an inspector.
The force spokesperson said the officers demanded a percentage from the fund after being contacted by the owners of the money to suppress the case. “After intense investigations and a series of trials before duly constituted disciplinary panels, it was discovered that the officers took photographs of the suspect and the sacks of monies at the point of arrest but claimed the phone they used was damaged and subsequently lost, in an attempt to conceal their misconduct.
“They thereafter resorted to several tricks and gimmicks in order to cover their tracks. One of which is the spread of this false narrative and misinformation to several online blogs and newspaper platforms.“These officers have been suspended, being found culpable of serious misconduct, tampering with exhibits, abuse of office, corrupt practice, illegal duty, and acts unbecoming of a police officer.
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