Lagos Police Arrest Officer Exposed In Viral Extortion Video

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the detention of an Assistant Superintendent of Police, identified as Samson E., over allegations of extortion in the Idimu area of Lagos.

According to credible media reports, the State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed that the officer is currently in custody and undergoing disciplinary procedures following the incident, which gained widespread attention online.

The development follows the circulation of a viral video showing the officer seated in the front passenger seat of a motorist’s vehicle, counting bundles of naira reportedly obtained from the driver. The motorist alleged that he was initially stopped and asked to present his vehicle documents, which he provided. Despite confirming that the papers were valid, the officer allegedly raised an issue over a supposed discrepancy in the vehicle’s colour.

Narrating the encounter, the driver maintained that the vehicle’s colour matched the description on the documents, but the officer allegedly insisted otherwise and threatened to impound the car and delay him. The situation reportedly escalated into a negotiation, during which the officer allegedly demanded ₦30,000, later reduced to ₦10,000. The driver claimed he reluctantly parted with the amount after pleading that it was the only cash available to him.

Unbeknownst to the officer, the entire interaction was recorded and later shared online, sparking public outrage. Authorities disclosed that upon receiving the report, the Area Commander, Tokunbo Abaniwonda, ordered the officer’s immediate arrest and transfer to the X-Squad for further investigation.

In an official update posted on social media, the police command confirmed that the officer has been identified, arrested, detained, and formally queried, assuring the public that the outcome of the investigation will be made known upon conclusion.