The Nigeria Police Force has suspended four officers implicated in the theft of ₦43.16 million from a total of ₦74.95 million recovered during an unauthorized arrest at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
According to the force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, the officers—DSP Peter Ejike, Inspector Ekende Edwin, Inspector Esther Okafor, and Sergeant Talabi Kayode—were found guilty of conspiring to tamper with exhibits, abuse of office, and other acts of misconduct.
The officers, led by Inspector Okafor under DSP Ejike’s directive, arrested Andrew Ejah, an employee of FATFAD Cargo Nigeria Limited, who was transporting the cash on behalf of clients in August 2023. However, they only reported ₦31.79 million as the recovered amount, concealing the remaining ₦43.16 million.
Investigations revealed that the officers conspired to steal part of the cash and attempted to hide their tracks by claiming technical issues with evidence and spreading false narratives.
The affected officers will be prosecuted upon conclusion of due legal and administrative procedures. The Nigeria Police Force urges the public and the media to refrain from spreading false narratives aimed at tainting the reputation of the Inspector-General of Police.
