Policeman Turns Down N1.06m Bribe from Suspected Terrorists in Kebbi

A lead investigator with the Kebbi State Police Command has refused a bribe of ₦1,060,000 offered by three suspected terrorists, according to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The statement revealed that the suspects attempted to bribe the officer to compromise the investigation and prosecution of a banditry case allegedly linked to the Lakurawa terrorist group.

“On January 13, 2025, at about 1800hrs, one Umaru Garba ‘m’ aged 53yrs of Dangandu village, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji Mamman ‘m’ aged 51yrs of Maimaichi village, all of Arewa LGA, and Usman Muhammadu ‘m’ aged 50yrs of Bakaramba village in Argungu LGA, conspired and offered the sum of One Million and Sixty Thousand Naira (# 1, 060, 000) bribe to the Command’s lead Investigator, at the premises of the State Criminal Investigation Department, State Headquarters, Gwadangaji, Birnin Kebbi,” the statement read.

“The bribe is with a view to compromise the Investigation and prosecution of a case of banditry allegedly perpetrated by suspected Lakurawa terrorists operating in the northern part of the State.

“The suspects were instantly arrested, and the investigation is still ongoing, after which they will be charged to court for prosecution.

“Sequel to this development, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M Sani, had commended the commitment and professionalism displayed by the Detectives and urged other Police Officers to emulate them.”

“The statement also mentioned that the commissioner reiterated the Command’s determination in the ongoing fight against banditry and other serious crimes to allow socio-economic activities to thrive in Kebbi State.”