KADUNA POLICE PROBE OFFICERS ALLEGEDLY EXTORTING MOTORISTS IN VIRAL VIDEO. (PHOTO).

 Kaduna Police Probe Officers Allegedly Extorting Motorists In Viral Video

The Kaduna State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into officers captured in a viral video allegedly collecting money from motorists and cyclists during a stop-and-search operation.

The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, directed that the officers involved be identified and invited for questioning.

In a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Mansir Hassan, the police said any officer found guilty would face appropriate disciplinary measures.

The command explained that routine roadblocks and stop-and-search operations had been reduced, except where credible intelligence suggested the movement of criminals, arms or other prohibited items.

It noted, however, that the location featured in the viral video had previously been associated with criminal activities and was situated in a suburb of Millennium City.

According to the police, operatives had earlier recovered 20 AK-47 rifles along the same route.

Despite the security concerns, the Commissioner of Police stressed that no officer was permitted to use legitimate security operations as an opportunity to extort, harass or otherwise misconduct themselves.

The command warned that officers found culpable would face severe disciplinary and legal action.

It also commended members of the public for their vigilance and encouraged them to continue reporting cases of unprofessional conduct involving police personnel through the appropriate complaint channels.