By Parrot Newspaper 
Trader Recovers ₦2 Million FCID Alagbon Police Officers Allegedly Collected at Gunpoint
Victim Accused of Crypto Trading, Forced to Transfer Money Without Charges
A young Nigerian man has recovered ₦2,040,000 — including ₦40,000 in POS fees — after allegedly being extorted at gunpoint by officers from the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos.
The disturbing incident came to light after social media user @YemieFash raised alarm on X (formerly Twitter), accusing police officers of forcibly collecting money from the victim without laying any formal charges.
According to the whistleblower, the victim was accused of trading cryptocurrency and was detained by the officers, who then compelled him at gunpoint to transfer ₦2 million on the spot. No official documentation, arrest warrant, or court order was presented.
> “Some officers from the FCID Alagbon held the young man at gunpoint and forced him to make the transfer,” @YemieFash posted, adding that the victim could identify the officers despite not having photos or contact details.
Public Outcry Forces Police Response
The incident sparked widespread outrage online after @YemieFash tagged the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ben Hundeyin. The swift escalation prompted a high-level response from the police hierarchy.
The intervention of AIG Margaret Ochalla of FCID Alagbon, Police PRO @mayegunAmina, and the Police Complaint Response Unit (CRU) led to the full refund of ₦2,040,000 to the victim. The officers involved were reportedly detained and are now undergoing disciplinary procedures.
> “AIG Ochalla and the CRU moved swiftly. Justice was served. I’m grateful,” @YemieFash wrote.
Nigerians React: Praise, Anger, and Demands for Reform
The case has reignited public debate over armed extortion by police officers, especially those from specialized units like FCID. Social media users praised the swift resolution but questioned whether true justice would be delivered.
Public Reactions on X:
@_theEmmaa: “When are the armed robbers that robbed this victim going to see prison? Taking money by force with a gun is armed robbery.”
@sigint_nigeria: “Those FCID officers are worse than kidnappers. They threatened a friend of mine too.”
@AyamTjay: “Until the NPF stops recruiting people who failed at life and rushed into Police College, this won’t end.”
@Olota48: “If officers extort citizens, their DPOs should also be punished. That would bring real reform.”
A Systemic Problem: Police Abuse and Cryptocurrency Crackdown
This is not the first time Nigerian police have been accused of targeting young men perceived to be involved in cryptocurrency trading or tech-related businesses. Victims often report illegal detentions, coercion, and extortion disguised as “investigations.”
Legal observers argue that such actions amount to armed robbery under the guise of law enforcement, and are calling for stricter legal consequences for erring officers and better oversight within the Force.
Trader Recovers ₦2 Million FCID Alagbon
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