Alleged Extortion: FCID Annex Recovers, Returns Fund to Owner, Detains Culprit

Following reported extortion and abuse of human rights by officers of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) against a petitioner, and subsequent investigation, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, in charge of FCID Annex, Margaret Ochalla, has announced that the said amount has been recovered and returned to the owner while the officer involved has been subjected to orderly room trial.

AIG Ochalla made the remarks via a statement signed by the Annex’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mayegun Aminat, and made available to the PRESSTVNEWS

The statement described in details the actions of the FCID Annex as follows:

The attention of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, has been drawn to a recent tweet alleging extortion and human rights violations by its personnel, specifically naming Inspector Kalu.

Upon receiving the petition, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), FCID Annex, promptly directed the CP X-Squad to investigate the matter. Following the investigation, both the officer and the POS agent were apprehended.

During interrogation, the officer admitted that a report had earlier been lodged against the petitioner by concerned citizens for allegedly terrorizing the community. Upon his arrest, the petitioner further confessed to his involvement in identity theft, providing supporting evidence. He was thereafter released on bail with instructions to return on the following Monday for continuation of the investigation.

In her statement, the POS agent confessed that the complainant had visited her stand to request the sum of ₦4 million in cash, which she provided. Subsequently, the complainant returned and left the money with her without any further explanation.

In line with its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and fair justice delivery, the AIG FCID Annex, Lagos, AIG Margaret Ochalla, ensured the full recovery of the fund, which have since been received by the petitioner. Meanwhile, Inspector Kalu is currently undergoing an Orderly Room Trial.

The AIG FCID Annex, Lagos, wishes to reassure the public of its zero tolerance for corruption and unprofessional conduct. Members of the public are encouraged to report any form of misconduct through the appropriate complaint channels, as the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to accountability and quality service delivery.