Lagos police probe officers over attempt to extort NYSC member

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into officers accused of misconduct against a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, made this known in a statement on Monday, March 2, 2026, following a formal complaint by the NYSC member, Charles Mbaogu.

Adebisi disclosed that the corps member reported to the command and provided details that assisted the internal review process.

Adebisi said two officers have been formally queried, while one has been defaulted in line with established disciplinary procedures.

She commended Mbaogu for coming forward, expressing appreciation for his courage in speaking truthfully about his experience.

“We sincerely appreciate your courage in coming forward and speaking truthfully about your experience,” the police spokesperson added.

The development follows allegations that the NYSC member was unlawfully detained, intimidated and subjected to attempted extortion by officers from Ladegboye Police Station in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

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Writing on X, Mbaogu said the incident occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, while travelling from Ikeja to Epe.

He alleged that police officers stopped his vehicle and, after verifying his documents, questioned him about his tribe, state of origin and activities in Lagos.

Mbaogu said: “I presented my NYSC identification card, but the officers doubted its authenticity and instructed me to log into my NYSC portal for verification.

“An officer seized my phone and searched my private messages without consent, later accusing me of internet fraud after seeing conversations with a colleague.”

The corps member added that he was forced into a police vehicle and driven around for about three hours and repeatedly pressured him to confess to fraud.

He alleged an officer demanded $1,000 dollars from his cryptocurrency account and threatened to transfer him to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

“When I agreed to be taken to the EFCC, they refused and continued driving,” he said.

Mbaogu said his girlfriend was driven separately in his car, adding that her phone was confiscated during the ordeal.

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