Three members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been refunded N1million, which was allegedly extorted by four police officers in Surulere area of Lagos State.
The officers reportedly demanded the money after the corps members failed to provide a physical copy of a driver’s licence.
An X user, Oluyemi Fasipe, had shared details of the incident, stating that one of the corps members was also forced to transfer Bitcoin worth $842 to the officers.
The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the officers involved had been identified and were undergoing interrogation.
“The rogue men of the Area C command of the @LagosPoliceNG who extorted over 1 million naira from the corp members have refunded the money,” Fasipe tweeted on Friday, October 4.
Hundeyin had stated that the outcome of the trial would determine the culpability of the officers, which could lead to their dismissal. Fasipe also expressed appreciation for the efforts of both Hundeyin and the Lagos State NYSC office in facilitating the refund.
He further added, “I like to appreciate @BenHundeyin and the @officialnyscng Lagos State for their efforts too. I also like to use the opportunity to say hello to my friend in Delta State, @Brightgoldenboy.”