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Extortion
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Comedian Brain Jotter reports harassment by Lagos street gangs
Comedian Brain Jotter has publicly shared an experience involving alleged extortion by hoodlums in Lagos, joining a list of other prominent figures who have reported similar harassment.
Vanguard journalist extorted by men in task force uniforms on Mile 2 Bridge
A Vanguard reporter was trapped, extorted, and held hostage in his own vehicle by individuals disguised as state task force members on the Mile 2 Bridge in Lagos.
Two fatalities reported in Apapa truck accident linked to extortion claims
A truck collision in Apapa resulted in two deaths on Tuesday, with eyewitnesses suggesting the crash occurred while officials were attempting to extort the driver.
Two Women Detained in Benue for Orchestrating Phony Kidnapping Scheme
Benue State police have arrested two women for staging a fake kidnapping to extort money from one of the suspect's mothers.
Ondo Police Arrest Officers Seen Threatening Motorist in Viral Video
The Ondo State Police Command has detained four officers featured in a viral video where they threatened a motorist and engaged in attempted extortion.
VeryDarkMan urges IGP Egbetokun to fire officer over extortion and ethnic bias
Activist VeryDarkMan has called for the dismissal of a police officer caught on camera demanding bribes and using tribal slurs against a motorist.
Viral Video Captures Police Officers Threatening Traveler Over Ethnicity on Lagos-Sagamu Expressway
A viral video shows Nigeria Police officers attempting to extort a passenger and making ethnic threats, leading to widespread public outcry.
Four FCT Police Officers Arrested for Extorting ICPC Chairman
Four police officers in Abuja have been detained for allegedly extorting ₦53,000 from the ICPC chairman during an illegal stop-and-search operation.
Kwara Police Apprehend Two Togolese Citizens for Failed Kidnapping and Extortion Plot
Two Togolese nationals have been arrested in Kwara State after attempting to extort N22 million from a Nigerian man through threats of kidnapping.
Edo State Police Apprehend Two Men for Staging Fake Abduction
Two men, Lucky Alabi and Taiye Enahoro, were arrested in Edo State for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N4 million from family members.