Shocking Abuse of Power: Four Nigerian Police Officers Accused of Abducting and Extorting N151 Million From Foreign-Based Nigerian
In a shocking and disturbing twist that reads more like a crime thriller than a case of law enforcement, four Nigerian police inspectors have been accused of abducting, detaining, and extorting N151.5 million from a diaspora Nigerian, Segun Okubajo, in what appears to be a carefully orchestrated criminal scheme within the ranks of the Nigeria Police Force.
According to a detailed petition sent to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and obtained by SaharaReporters, the officers Mohammed Yusuf, Ojochenemi Jubrin, Rizama Reuben, and Isokpuwu John allegedly stormed Okubajo’s Lagos residence in October 2024, armed and unannounced, disabled his CCTV cameras, seized his phones, and whisked him away to Abuja in chains, without any warrant or known allegation against him.
What followed, according to the petition, was a tale of lawlessness and extortion, revealing the rot within the system meant to protect Nigerians.
A Billion Naira Ransom Then a “Negotiated” Payment
Once in custody, Okubajo was allegedly held incommunicado at the Force CID, Area 10, Abuja, with no access to his family or legal counsel. In what the petition describes as an extortion racket, the officers allegedly demanded a jaw-dropping N1 billion ransom. Under intense pressure and fear for Segun’s life, his family managed to negotiate the sum down to N151.5 million, which they reportedly raised through loans, business funds, and cooperative societies.
“There were no criminal allegations or charges. This was a naked use of police uniforms and weapons to kidnap, isolate, and rob a citizen,” said Prof. Yemi Oke, SAN, counsel to the victim’s father, Mr. Okubajo Kehinde.
The Informant Racket: Extortion Disguised as Justice
The petition identifies two alleged police informants Oladipo Ibrahim and Shedrach Luka as the masterminds behind the operation. These individuals reportedly target foreign-based Nigerians returning home, working in tandem with corrupt officers to fabricate criminal allegations as a cover for extortion.
“There was no complainant, no petition, no offense. Just a scripted takedown of a perceived wealthy returnee,” the petition notes.
The petition further claims the extorted money was partially shared with a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Sylvester Abiodun Alabi, deepening fears of systemic corruption at the highest levels of Nigeria’s law enforcement architecture.
Aftermath: Threats and Fear
Following the ordeal, Okubajo fled the country again but the nightmare didn’t end. The family has allegedly been receiving threatening messages, warning them to stay silent or face severe consequences.
“The officers have resorted to threats, intimidation, and even blackmail to prevent the victim and his family from seeking justice,” the petition reads.
Despite filing an earlier petition in November 2024, the family says no decisive action has been taken. This latest petition, dated May 2, 2025, is a final demand for justice before the matter is taken to international courts, media, and human rights bodies.
A Ticking Clock for the IGP
The petition lays out clear demands:
Immediate investigation of the four named officers.
Full refund of the N151.5 million within 14 days.
Disciplinary action against all involved, including the retired DIG.
Security guarantees for the victim and his family.
“We do not wish to embarrass the government or escalate this internationally,” the petition warns, “but silence or inaction will leave us no choice.”
A Litmus Test for Nigeria’s Police Reforms
This case, if ignored, may serve as another chilling example of the culture of impunity and corruption plaguing Nigerian policing particularly its Special Fraud Units and Force Criminal Investigation Departments.
While Inspector-General Egbetokun has branded his tenure as one of “no-nonsense reform”, this case will test that claim like no other.
At its core, this is more than a case of extortion it is a terrifying indictment of a system where power becomes a weapon, and law enforcement becomes the predator, not the protector.
The question remains: Will justice be served, or will this too be swept under the blood-stained carpet of Nigeria’s broken policing system?
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