Crimes

Police detain officer in video of Okoya’s sons abusing naira

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has detained an officer seen in a viral video allegedly abusing the naira alongside the sons of billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya in Lagos.

The police officer was seen in the viral video holding wads of naira notes as musician Subomi Okoya and his brother, Wahab, gyrated to a song.

Speaking on the incident, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the policeman in the video had been identified and detained.

2 officers killed as IGP orders clampdown on Borno police attackers

Adejobi stated: “The policeman captured in the recent viral video shared by the sons of the lagos businessman, Chief Okoya, where they were abusing the naira, has been identified and detained for disciplinary action.

“The involvement of the policeman has been condemned, as it’s unethical.

“We will always strive hard to uphold the sanctity, credibility, and core values of the police. Thanks.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Trump accuses oil giants of price gouging

United States President Donald Trump has accused major oil companies of failing to pass on…

51 seconds ago

LPPC suspends Ozekhome’s SAN status

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) rank…

10 minutes ago

Cubana unveils branded luxury vehicles in support of Tinubu

Popular socialite and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has publicly demonstrated…

22 minutes ago

Emadeb E&P reaffirms commitment to host communities development trust

Emadeb Exploration and Production Limited (Emadeb E&P) has reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling its obligations…

26 minutes ago

Diesel price hits N3,277 per litre in May, up 86% year-on-year — NBS

The average retail price of diesel rose to ₦3,277.47 per litre in May 2026, representing…

1 hour ago

North-West pays most for diesel, least for petrol — NBS

The average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit rose to ₦1,596.25 per litre in May…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.