The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has cautioned residents against offering money or any form of inducement to police officers while on duty.
In a notice posted on its official X handle on Monday, the Command stressed that such acts are unlawful and undermine the integrity of policing.
“It is unlawful to give our officers money or any form of inducement while they are performing their duty. Let them discharge their responsibilities diligently, without interference,” the statement read.
The police further urged citizens to report any unprofessional conduct by officers through the Complaint Response Unit or the FCT Police emergency line, assuring the public of the Force’s commitment to integrity.
“The Nigeria Police Force is committed to serving you with integrity. Your cooperation is vital; together, we can build a safer society,” it added.
The warning comes amid longstanding concerns about bribery and extortion at police checkpoints and during routine patrols nationwide.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has repeatedly emphasised the Force’s zero-tolerance stance against corruption and misconduct.
In May 2024, an Inspector attached to the Imo State Command was demoted after being caught on camera collecting bribes from motorists along the Owerri–Onitsha expressway. Similarly, in April 2025, police authorities condemned officers filmed receiving money from a Chinese national, describing their conduct as “unprofessional and unethical,” and initiated disciplinary measures.
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However, there have also been instances of integrity within the Force. In February 2025, policemen in Imo State rejected a ₦1 million bribe from suspects in separate child trafficking cases. Likewise, in August, a SWAT officer, Ebong Thompson, turned down ₦800,000 offered to him in a bid to free an armed robbery suspect and conceal the crime.
