Alleged ₦5 Million Bribe Scandal in Nigerian Police Force

A scandal has erupted within the Nigerian Police Force regarding alleged bribes amounting to ₦5 million for promotions. The claims involve several senior officers who reportedly paid this sum to secure their advancement in rank, specifically to the position of Assistant Commissioner of Police.

The allegations stem from documents obtained by the force headquarters in Abuja, which include a wireless message dated February 23, 2026, confirming the controversial promotions. The message referenced SH 4700 FS FHQ ABJ T 3 40 and instructed various police departments across the country to acknowledge the promotion documents for eight officers, including Ibrahim Tijani, Umaira Moham, Amini Usman, Abdul Dimka, Iwok Ndifer, Moham Musa, Jimoh Shittu, Muhammad S.

Ibrahim, and Promis Wosu. These promotions took effect between July 28 and August 5, 2025.

Sources within the police hierarchy allege that the promotions were not strictly based on merit, leading to dissatisfaction among officers who felt overlooked despite meeting the necessary criteria for promotion.