VIDEO: Police detain officer over alleged ₦10,000 extortion in Lagos
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A Lagos police officer was arrested after a video surfaced showing him demanding ₦10,000 from a driver for the car’s colour. The detention underscores growing public outcry over police extortion and pressures authorities to address corruption in Nigeria’s law‑enforcement.
A police officer in Lagos has been arrested and detained after a viral video showed him allegedly extorting ₦10,000 from a motorist over car colour. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-police-detain-officer-over-alleged-%e2%82%a610000-extortion-in-lagos/