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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

Another Policeman Killed By Gunmen At Checkpoint, Rifle Taken

Global UpfrontSep 23, 2025September 23, 20250

The Police Command in Taraba has confirmed the killing of one of its officers by gunmen at a checkpoint in Tella, Gassol Local Government Area

Gunmen Kill 2 Police CTU Officers In Abia-Rivers’ States Boundary Checkpoint Attack

Global UpfrontSep 6, 2025September 6, 20250

By Zagazola Makama The Abia State Police Command says two of its officers serving under the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) have been killed in an

Nigeria: How Police, Military Extorted ₦21.8bn At South East Roadblocks In 2 Months – Intersociety

Global UpfrontJan 31, 2025January 31, 20250

The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has accused police and military personnel of extorting a staggering ₦21.8 billion from roadblocks

South East: House of Reps Holds Public Hearing On “Wanton” Extortion, Humiliations At Military/Police Checkpoints

Global UpfrontDec 4, 2024December 4, 20240

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions will on Thursday December 5, 2024 hold public hearing on the “Unlawful Extortion of Motorists and Wanton

Again, Gunmen Attack Police Checkpoint At Umunze, Anambra State, Kill 3 Policemen

Global UpfrontMay 5, 2023May 5, 20230

Three policemen were killed on Thursday when gunmen attacked a Police checkpoint at Umunze, in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Sources confirmed