Tag: EXTORTION
LASTMA arrests five officials for extortion
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has arrested five of its traffic officials for extorting motorists in various parts of the metropolis last...
Immigration probes alleged extortion at Nigerian High Commission
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has begun investigation into alleged extortion of international passport applicants at Nigerian High Commission in the UK.
Spokesman of...
Police boss warns state SARS against extortion, misconduct
The Commissioner of Police, Kwara Command, Mr Lawan Ado, has warned officers and operatives of the state Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) against misconduct or...
FRSC counters El-Rufai, denies extorting motorists
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kaduna on Wednesday described as “unfortunate” the allegations by motorist accusing the corps of mounting indiscriminate check-points...
Court pardons fake Boko Haram member who threatened to bomb hotel
A self-confessed Boko Haram agent, Lawrence Ugwu, has begged a Karu Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, to forgive his criminal intimidations of his former employer.
Ugwu,...