Police authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have revealed that some officers in the command rejected a ₦1.5 million bribe aimed at securing the release of a kidnap suspect.
In a statement released on Wednesday, FCT Police Command spokesperson Josephine Adeh confirmed the arrest of one individual in connection with the incident.
“Operatives of the FCT Police Command have arrested Yahaya Saleh, a 40-year-old man, for attempting to bribe police investigators with the sum of One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (₦1,500,000) in a bid to secure the release of a kidnap suspect currently under investigation,” the statement said.
“The arrest followed a covert operation conducted by the Command’s Scorpion Squad, which has been leading an ongoing investigation into a kidnapping syndicate operating within the FCT and its environs. Saleh approached the investigators and offered the bribe to influence the case and unlawfully release one of the arrested suspects.
“Exhibiting professionalism, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to justice, the officers promptly rejected the bribe and took immediate legal action, resulting in Saleh’s arrest.”
Adeh added that investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate.
FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, praised the officers for their exemplary conduct and assured the public of the command’s unwavering commitment to fighting corruption and safeguarding the justice process.
