NPF Intensifies Internal Cleansing, Dismisses Corrupt Officers, Prosecutes Personnel Involved In Misconducts

The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to discipline, accountability, and institutional reform with the dismissal, arrest, and prosecution of police personnel found involved in cases of conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion, stealing, and abuse of office in Rivers State and its environs.

The Force notes that the actions of the affected officers represent a gross betrayal of the ethics, standards, and professional values of the Nigeria Police Force. The leadership of the Force under the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, remains resolute in its determination to identify, expose, and remove criminal elements from within the institution, irrespective of rank or position.

Investigations into one of the cases uncovered a criminal syndicate involving serving police officers attached to Zone 16 Headquarters, Yenagoa, namely Inspector Ayanniyi Jelili, Inspector Durojaye Francis, and Inspector Olayemi Titus, who allegedly engaged in armed robbery, kidnapping, and extortion while operating illegal patrols within Port Harcourt. The officers reportedly abducted victims during unlawful stop-and-search operations, forcefully gained access to their banking and cryptocurrency applications, and extorted millions of naira from them.

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The investigation led to the arrest of the three officers, while three other accomplices identified as Inspector Awele Ogbogu, Inspector Prosper Aghotor, and Corporal Favour Onwuchekwa are currently at large. Exhibits recovered include three Toyota Sienna buses used for the illegal operations and the sum of ₦7,338,800.00 traced to the criminal activities. Findings further revealed that the suspects operated with firearms and had allegedly carried out similar operations against unsuspecting members of the public within Rivers State.

In a separate investigation, the Force uncovered another criminal syndicate involving officers formerly attached to the Department of Operations, Rivers State Command, namely Inspector John Okoi, Inspector Eyibo Asuquo, Inspector Udo Ndipmong, Inspector Bright Nwachukwu, and Inspector Anele Ikechukwu, who engaged in organised acts of kidnapping, extortion, stealing, and official corruption. The dismissed officers were found to have routinely abducted citizens, extorted money through unlawful transfers from victims’ bank and cryptocurrency accounts, and dispossessed them of valuables while operating under the guise of official patrol duties.

Consequently, the five implicated officers were subjected to orderly room proceedings and dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force, while the case file has been forwarded for prosecution on charges bordering on conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion, official corruption, and related offences.

NPF Intensifies Internal Cleansing

Members of the public are encouraged to continue reporting cases of police misconduct, abuse of office, extortion, and human rights violations through established complaint channels for prompt investigation and action.

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to a professional, transparent, accountable, and service-driven policing system firmly rooted in the rule of law and the protection of citizens’ rights.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
14th May, 2026

RACC Of ICPC Praised Judges Of Lagos State For Unwavering Fairness, Commitment To Justice

The Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC) of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has praised judges of Lagos State for their unwavering fairness and commitment to justice in cases involving the Commission.

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Mr Alexander Chukwurah, fsi, made the remarks recently during a courtesy visit by the ICPC Lagos State Office to the Hon Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Olarewaju Alogba, at the High Court Complex in Lagos.

Describing the visit as both an expression of gratitude and a strategic effort to deepen institutional collaboration, Mr Chukwurah said: “The judges of Lagos State have been fair and just in the cases of the Commission. This visit is to appreciate that commitment and also to seek continued support whenever the Commission has cases.”

In his response, Justice Alogba underscored the need for greater public awareness of the judiciary’s role, noting that many citizens lack a proper understanding of how the courts operate.

“There is a lot to do with educating people to understand what the judiciary does and how we operate,” he stated. “The relationship we share is rooted in constitutional responsibilities.”

The Chief Judge further stressed that effective inter-agency collaboration must be anchored in mutual respect rather than rivalry.

RACC, ICPC

“Inter-agency collaboration should be carried out with the utmost respect, not as rivals but as partners working towards a common goal,” he said.

Justice Alogba reassured the ICPC delegation of the judiciary’s continued cooperation, pledging: “You can count on our maximum support with minimum bureaucracy.”

The visit highlights ongoing efforts to forge a stronger, more seamless synergy between the two institutions in the fight against corruption.

EFCC, Correctional Service Collaborate Against Crimes In Edo

The EFCC and the Nigerian Correctional Services, NCS, have agreed to collaborate in ridding the society of economic and financial crimes and others forms of criminality in Edo State.

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The agreement was reached on Wednesday May 13, 2026 when the Ag Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Directorate, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad played host to the Comptroller NCS, Edo State, Julius Osemwegie. In his remarks, Osemwegie noted that the visit was to familiarize himself with the leadership of the Commission in the state and to strengthen the collaboration between the two organizations. He noted that no single institutions can eradicate crime.

“Collaboration is key to eliminating crime and criminality in the society. EFCC was a key Stakeholder in the justice ecosystem as some of the Commission’s suspects are remanded at the Correctional Service while convicts are also sent to the Correctional Service to serve their terms by the court. He said the CS was opened to sharing intelligence and information with the EFCC where and when necessary.

EFCC, Correctional Service

Responding, the Ag Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Directorate, Sa’ad, said “We have had very good working relationship with the Correctional Service, and we hope to continue in that direction”.