FCT Police Chief Launches Probe into Extortion Claims

CP Ahmed Sanusi, the Commissioner of Police for the FCT Command, has ordered an investigation into allegations of extortion by police officers during a stop-and-search operation, prompted by a viral video posted by a user identified as VJADEDIM. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, stated that the incident in question occurred on May 19, 2025, and emphasized that it did not take place under the current administration.

The command expressed concern over the omission of this timeline in the circulating narrative, suggesting it was intended to discredit the current administration. Preliminary investigations revealed that an officer involved had lost his official ID card prior to the alleged incident and had documented the loss.

The FCT Police Command has distanced itself from any unprofessional conduct and has invited all individuals involved to report to the command headquarters on October 26, 2026, at 1100hrs to provide statements and relevant information for the investigation. The command encourages residents to report any police misconduct with accurate details.