The Lagos State Police Command has returned the remaining ₦1.1 million to a couple who were allegedly extorted by officers last month. This final refund follows the earlier return of ₦2.2 million, completing the full sum of ₦3.3 million taken from the couple.
The incident occurred on December 18, when officers attached to the Area H Command in Ogudu reportedly forced the husband to transfer $2,000 worth of USDT (Tether)—equivalent to approximately ₦3.3 million—to a cryptocurrency wallet provided by the police.
According to the couple’s account, during a subsequent meeting arranged to resolve the matter, the officers pressured them to accept a partial refund. The police initially offered to return ₦2.3 million, claiming the remaining ₦1 million had already been distributed among the team involved.
The balance of ₦1.1 million was finally returned less than 24 hours after the online news platform FIJ (Foundation for Investigative Journalism) published a report detailing the extortion. The swift refund highlights the role of media exposure in prompting resolution.
Police authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding potential disciplinary action against the officers involved.