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Viral Video: Anambra Police Detain 2 ASPs, 4 Inspectors Over Extortion, Launch Full Investigations

Global UpfrontMar 16, 2026March 16, 20260

The Nigeria Police Force, Anambra State Police Command, has ordered the detention of six police officers allegedly involved in a viral case of police extortion

Imo ‘Tiger Base’ Atrocities Stain Democracy

Global UpfrontMar 13, 2026March 13, 20260

By Punch Editorial Board, March 13, 2026 The grim allegations emerging from the Imo State Police Command’s so-called ‘Tiger Base’ facility in Owerri read like

Disu Assumes Office As IGP, Says Era Of Impunity Over

Global UpfrontFeb 26, 2026February 26, 20260

The newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, on Wednesday assumed office, pledging to prioritise respect for human rights by the police, phase

Detty December: Nigerians, Foreigners Face Harassment, Extortion At MMIA, Other Airports

Global UpfrontDec 24, 2025December 24, 20251

Scores of Nigerians and foreign travellers have accused officials at Nigeria’s international airports, particularly the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, of harassment and extortion during

Nigeria: EFCC Investigates Rapper Oladips’ Allegations of Extortion

Global UpfrontNov 1, 2025November 1, 20251

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) views with great seriousness the allegation of extortion made against some of its operatives by a Nigerian rapper,

“See Something, Say Nothing?” Outrage as Trade Fair DPO Arrests Citizens Filming Alleged Extortion

Global UpfrontOct 31, 2025October 31, 20250

A fresh debate over Nigeria Police accountability has erupted in Lagos after two young Nigerians were arrested for recording Police officers alleged to be extorting

Still On Police Extortion

Global UpfrontOct 20, 2025October 20, 20250

By Punch Editorial Board, October 20, 2025 Nigerian police officers have cultivated a sordid reputation as a ruthless set of extortionists. Punitive actions taken by

Shadow Governments: Using Extortion Disguised as Taxes, Terrorist Groups Try to Hold Power in Areas They Control

Global UpfrontSep 8, 2025September 8, 20250

By ADF Somalia, which has been engulfed in conflict since 2009, now has two systems struggling to exert control — the established federal, regional and

20,000 Lives Wasted By Gangsters?

Global UpfrontAug 7, 2025August 7, 20250

Daily Trust Editorial, Thursday Aug 7, 2025 Nigeria’s defence and security sector is heavily funded to tackle bandits and terrorists. But Nigerians in towns and

Anambra: 3 Inspectors Detained Over Extortion, After Accosting, Searching Phone

Global UpfrontJun 13, 2025June 13, 20250

The Police command in Anambra State has ordered the detention and orderly room trial of three police inspectors over alleged extortion of an unsuspecting member