May 4, 2026 | SUNTV Global Channel
A Lagos resident, Iguji Jeremiah Onyebuchi, has accused operatives of the Lagos State Police Command of extorting ₦400,000 from him and allegedly selling his recovered stolen vehicle.
Onyebuchi made the claims in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), where he recounted his experience with officers attached to the CP Crack Squad in Ikeja.
According to him, his SUV was initially recovered by the police after it had been stolen. However, he alleged that he was instructed to pay ₦400,000 to a tracker agent reportedly engaged by the officers before he could reclaim his vehicle.
“My car was stolen and recovered by the CP Crack Squad, Ikeja, and I was asked to pay ₦400,000. After everything, they still sold my RS 350 Jeep,” Onyebuchi stated.
He further revealed that he has filed a formal petition to the Inspector General of Police at the Force Headquarters, claiming that no action has been taken so far. Onyebuchi also asserted that he possesses video and conversation evidence to support his allegations.
Following the viral claims, the Lagos State Police Command’s Complaint Response Unit acknowledged the report and called on the complainant to provide additional details to facilitate an investigation.
“Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Kindly provide more details or ask the victim to reach out via our official channels,” the unit stated.
In a petition dated May 28, 2024, submitted through his legal representatives, Igwe, Igwe & Co., Onyebuchi reportedly named several officers allegedly linked to the incident. Those mentioned include Igowe Joel, Inspector Anifowose Anifowose, Inspector Okoro, and Ugboko Chukwuka Joseph, said to be attached to the Crack Squad.
This allegation adds to ongoing concerns over misconduct within certain police tactical units in Nigeria. Over the years, similar accusations — ranging from extortion to abuse of power — have been raised, particularly against anti-robbery units.
Public outrage over such practices previously fueled the nationwide #EndSARS protests in 2020, leading to the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Despite reforms, reports of extortion and misconduct have continued to surface in different parts of the country.
The latest claim, involving both alleged extortion and the disappearance of a recovered vehicle, is likely to intensify scrutiny on police accountability and the handling of citizens’ property.
SUNTV Global Channel will continue to monitor developments on this story.
