Extortion Scandal: Kaduna Police Commissioner Orders Probe After Viral Video Exposes Officers

A fresh wave of public outrage has swept across Nigeria's digital space following the circulation of a highly controversial video allegedly showing officers of the Kaduna State Police Command extorting money from helpless motorists along a major highway. In a swift response aimed at damage control and maintaining institutional integrity, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police has ordered a full-scale, immediate investigation to identify and apprehend the officers caught on camera.

The video, which has been widely shared across various social media platforms, apparently depicts armed police officers in standard tactical gear halting vehicles and demanding cash payments before allowing them passage. According to reports from commuters, the incident allegedly occurred along a busy transit corridor within Kaduna State, sparking fierce condemnation from citizens who have long complained about the weaponization of security checkpoints for personal enrichment.

Recognizing the potential of the footage to further erode the fragile trust between the civilian populace and law enforcement, the Kaduna State Police Command issued an official statement. The command’s spokesperson confirmed that the Commissioner of Police has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to spearhead the probe. The command vowed that any officer found compromised would face severe disciplinary actions, including dismissal and prosecution, in line with police regulations.