Four Inspectors of the Nigeria Police Force have been accused of forcibly abducting and extorting the sum of ₦151.5 million from a Nigerian citizen, Mr. Segun Okubajo, who was visiting from abroad.
The allegations are contained in a detailed petition dated May 2, 2025, and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun.
The petition was filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof. Yemi Oke, on behalf of the victim’s father, Mr. Kehinde Okubajo.
According to the petition, the four officers — AP Mohammed Yusuf (No. 229655), AP Ojochenemi Jubrin (No. 227141), AP Rizama Reuben (No. 318195), and AP Isokpuwu John (No. 318172) — violently stormed Segun Okubajo’s Lagos apartment on October 9, 2024, armed with heavy weapons.
The officers reportedly disabled CCTV cameras, seized Okubajo’s phones, and whisked him away in handcuffs and leg chains to the Force CID office in Abuja, where he was held incommunicado.
The family alleges that the arrest was illegal and orchestrated without any formal complaint or existing criminal allegation.
The petition claims that two known police informants, identified as Oladipo Ibrahim and Shedrach Luka, collaborated with the officers to frame Mr. Okubajo for the sole purpose of extortion.
“The duo capitalised on Segun Okubajo’s visit to Nigeria to orchestrate a framed-up, imaginary allegation, without any complainant, with the sole aim of criminally extorting and depriving him of a very huge sum of money,” the petition reads.
Initially, the officers allegedly demanded ₦1 billion for Segun’s release. However, the family said they were coerced into paying ₦151.5 million after negotiations. The sum was reportedly raised through loans, personal savings, and contributions from friends and cooperative societies.
After his release, Segun Okubajo reportedly fled abroad, fearing for his life. The petition claims that since the incident, the officers have continued to issue threats to the victim and his family, warning them not to seek legal redress or expose the matter publicly.
In a startling development, the petition also alleges that a significant portion of the extorted funds was handed over to a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Sylvester Abiodun Alabi.
The legal team representing the Okubajo family noted that multiple petitions had been submitted since November 2024, but no significant action had been taken by police authorities.
The most recent petition calls for an urgent and thorough investigation, immediate refund of the extorted funds, and disciplinary measures against the involved officers.
“We request that the Inspector-General of Police take immediate and urgent steps to investigate the matter, ensure the full refund of ₦151.5 million, and protect Mr. Okubajo and his family from further threats,” the petition states.
It further warns that failure to act within 14 days will lead to legal action against the Nigeria Police Force, the Presidency, the Police Service Commission, the Ministry of Police Affairs, and other relevant authorities.
The legal team also threatened to escalate the case to international human rights bodies and foreign media outlets.
The petition is backed by evidence, including video footage, photographs, and financial documentation, according to the lawyers.
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