Police Dismiss Officers for kidnapping, Extortion, Armed robbery in Rivers State

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The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed several officers over alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, extortion, and other criminal activities in Rivers State. Investigations uncovered a criminal syndicate involving Inspectors Ayanniyi Jelili, Durojaye Francis, and Olayemi Titus, who allegedly abducted victims during illegal stop-and-search operations, accessed their banking and cryptocurrency apps, and extorted millions of naira. In a separate case, five other officers were dismissed for organised kidnapping and extortion. Three accomplices remain at large.

Key Points:

The dismissed officers used police uniforms and firearms to kidnap and rob civilians.
Victims were forced to transfer money from bank and cryptocurrency apps during illegal patrols.
N7.3 million was recovered, along with three Toyota Sienna buses used for operations.
Three accomplices remain at large as police continue investigations.
The police described the conduct as “a gross betrayal of ethics and professional values.”

Sources: Premium Times