Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, had earlier confirmed that the officers were identified and summoned to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. In an update on Tuesday, the NPF, via its official X.com handle, stated that upon their arrival, the officers were paraded before the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.
The IGP reportedly condemned their actions, describing them as “shameful, distasteful, and utterly unacceptable.” He further directed the immediate commencement of internal disciplinary procedures, in line withthe Force’s zero-tolerance policy for extortion and unprofessional conduct.
According to the statement, the officers have been issued queries, and orderly room trials have started for the Inspectors directly involved in the incident.
The NPF reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism and accountability, assuring the public that misconduct would not be tolerated, and appropriate sanctions would follow due process.
The viral video, which sparked widespread outrage, showed a police officer demanding either ₦5,000 or five litres of fuel from travellers along the Benin Bypass for not presenting an Electronic Central Motor Registry (ECMR) certificate—despite the IGP’s suspension of ECMR enforcement in July 2024.
The incident has drawn condemnation from both the public and the police hierarchy.
