Shocking Allegations Emerge as Police Officers Accused of Kidnapping and Extorting Diaspora Nigerian of ₦151.5 Million [VIDEO]

 

A disturbing case of alleged police misconduct has come to light as four Inspectors of the Nigeria Police Force stand accused of violently abducting a diaspora Nigerian, Mr. Segun Okubajo, and extorting the staggering sum of ₦151.5 million from his family. This was disclosed in a formal petition addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, dated May 2, 2025, and obtained by SaharaReporters.

The detailed petition was authored by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Oke, on behalf of Mr. Okubajo Kehinde, the victim’s father. According to the legal complaint, the victim was unlawfully arrested by four police officers identified as AP Mohammed Yusuf (No. 229655), AP Ojochenemi Jubrin (No. 227141), AP Rizama Reuben (No. 318195), and AP Isokpuwu John (No. 318172). The officers allegedly stormed Segun Okubajo’s residence in Lagos, disabled security systems, and took him into custody under heavy force before transporting him to Abuja.

Legal documents assert that Mr. Okubajo had no prior criminal allegations or complaints lodged against him. Nevertheless, he was detained incommunicado, his phones seized, and his communication cut off from his family. Segun was reportedly bound in handcuffs and leg chains during the transfer to the Office of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force CID, Area 10, Abuja.

Two individuals, Oladipo Ibrahim and Shedrach Luka, are said to have orchestrated the fraudulent arrest. Allegedly acting as known informants, they are accused of working in collusion with corrupt officers to exploit Nigerians returning from abroad. The duo reportedly fabricated allegations against Mr. Okubajo in a targeted effort to extort vast sums of money under false pretenses.

From the outset, the officers allegedly demanded an astronomical ₦1 billion from the family. Under severe duress and fearing for Segun’s life, his family negotiated the demand down to ₦151.5 million. This sum, the petition reveals, was raised through emergency loans, contributions from friends, and the family’s cooperative societies.

According to the family’s legal counsel, despite previous petitions dating back to November 2024, no tangible action has been taken against the accused officers. Meanwhile, members of the Okubajo family continue to face threats and intimidation for daring to seek justice. The accused officers have reportedly warned the family to cease any legal or public recourse, further escalating the psychological torment.

Of greater concern is the claim that a significant portion of the extorted money was allegedly passed on to a retired senior officer, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Sylvester Abiodun Alabi. This revelation has raised broader questions about internal accountability and complicity within higher ranks of the police force.

The petition lays out clear and urgent demands directed at the Office of the Inspector-General of Police. It calls for a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the conduct of the named officers, immediate disciplinary actions, and a full refund of the extorted funds. Additionally, it asks for security guarantees to prevent any further threats or retaliatory actions against Segun Okubajo or his family members.

Attached to the petition are a range of evidentiary materials including documents, photographs, and video footage that reportedly substantiate the claims. The legal team warns that failure to act swiftly within a 14-day window will trigger a wave of national and international escalation. The family threatens to pursue litigation not only against the police officers involved, but also against institutions such as the Police Service Commission, the Ministry of Police Affairs, and the Presidency.

The petition’s authors stopped short of immediately engaging global media outlets or human rights organizations, choosing instead to give the police hierarchy an opportunity to respond appropriately. However, they stress that the patience of the family is wearing thin and that continued silence or inaction will leave them with no choice but to take the matter beyond national borders.

This unfolding scandal comes at a time when public confidence in law enforcement remains fragile in Nigeria, particularly in light of past high-profile abuses. The case echoes wider systemic issues within the police force—issues that have drawn both local and international condemnation in recent years.

For now, the Okubajo family awaits decisive action. Their demands are simple: justice, accountability, and protection from those who are supposed to serve and protect. The coming days will reveal whether the current leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, under IGP Kayode Egbetokun, is willing and able to confront this crisis head-on or allow yet another case of impunity to go unanswered.

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