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Police Investigate Allegations of Extortion by Officers in Lagos

According to Punch Newspapers, a resident of Lagos has accused three police officers of extortion on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. The man claims that he was forced to pay ₦56,000 to the officers after being stopped in a routine traffic check. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that they have begun an investigation into the matter. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about corruption within the Nigerian police force and the need for increased accountability.

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