Lagos Police Under Probe After Commuter Claims Gunpoint Extortion of N200,000

Context On the morning of April 22, 2026, a Facebook user identified as Aare Feyisayo posted a detailed account of an alleged robbery by individuals in police uniforms. He was traveling to work when his vehicle was stopped at Ajao Junction, near the NAHCO Bridge. The post includes a photo of a man he describes as the gang leader.

Key Facts - At 5:55 a.m., Feyisayo stopped to pick up a colleague, Chinedu, when three uniformed men seized his car keys, forced his colleague out, and pushed him into the back seat. - The men, one wearing a mask, drove the vehicle toward Mile 2, stopping at Cele Express before the bridge. - At 6:29 a.m., they pointed a gun at Feyisayo and demanded a transfer of N200,000 (approximately $260) into a First Bank account. The victim complied via mobile banking. - After the transfer, the assailants exited the vehicle, boarded an unregistered “korope” bus, and fled. - Feyisayo reported the incident at a police station and shared the gang leader’s picture with authorities. - Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer SP Adebisi Abimbola confirmed via WhatsApp that the command is aware of the complaint and that an investigation is ongoing. No conclusion has been released.

What It Means The allegation raises concerns about abuse of police authority and the use of intimidation tactics in Lagos. If verified, the incident could prompt internal reforms and stricter oversight of police conduct. The police command’s acknowledgment suggests the matter will be examined, but the lack of public updates fuels skepticism among commuters who rely on road transport daily. The outcome will likely influence public confidence in law‑enforcement agencies and may trigger calls for independent monitoring.

What to watch next Monitor official statements from the Lagos State Police Command and any forthcoming investigative report to see whether charges are filed and what measures are introduced to prevent similar incidents.