How officers rejected N1.5m bribe to free kidnap suspect -Police

How officers rejected N1.5m bribe to free kidnap suspect -Police

The federal capital territory (FCT) police command says its
operatives have arrested Yahaya Saleh, a 40-year-old man, for allegedly
attempting to bribe investigators with N1.5 million to secure the release of a
kidnap suspect.

 

A statement on Wednesday by Josephine Adeh, FCT police
spokesperson, said the arrest  was made
by operatives of the command’s scorpion squad, who are currently investigating
a kidnapping syndicate operating within the FCT and neighbouring states

 

She said Saleh approached investigators handling the case
and offered them the cash in a bid to compromise the investigation and
facilitate the unlawful release of one of the suspects in custody.

 

“Yahaya Saleh approached the investigators and offered the
bribe as an inducement to compromise the case and unlawfully release one of the
arrested suspects,” the statement reads.

 

“Demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and unwavering
commitment to justice, the officers promptly declined the offer and initiated
necessary legal procedures, leading to Saleh’s immediate arrest.”

 

Adeh added that further investigations are ongoing to track
down other members of the syndicate.

 

Ajao Adewale, the FCT police commissioner, commended the
officers for their conduct, while restating the command’s resolve to resist
corruption and protect the integrity of investigations.

Source: How officers rejected N1.5m bribe to free kidnap suspect -Police

 - NigerianEye

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