Edo Civilians Search Police Officers at Checkpoint Over Alleged Extortion

Civilians reportedly confronted and searched police officers at a checkpoint along the Auchi–Aviele Road in Edo State over allegations of extortion from motorists and commercial motorcycle operators. According to reports, the group said the officers and accompanying vigilante personnel had collected ₦4,200 in less than 30 minutes. A civilian reportedly said the money recovered would be handed to the Area Commander and called for an investigation. The allegations have prompted renewed discussion about checkpoint extortion and police accountability. An official account of the incident has not been provided in the report.

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