The Enugu State Police Command is facing mounting pressure as fresh details emerge about the alleged extortion of N62 million from a businessman, Olu Agwu, by its anti-kidnapping squad.
Despite the Command’s official denial of these allegations, evidence continues to surface linking senior officers, including Commissioner of Police (CP) Kanayo Uzuegbu, to the scheme.
According to report from saharaReporters Agwu was coerced into transferring N62 million to various accounts allegedly controlled by senior police officers. The scheme reportedly involved falsely labeling high-profile individuals as members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to force payments from them.
Police Denial vs. New Findings
The Enugu Police Command initially dismissed the accusations as “unfounded.” In a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe.
“There is no evidence that the suspect paid N2 million to any Investigating Police Officer (IPO) in the Anti-Kidnapping office, as the alleged IPO with the name Emmanuel Ahamefuna does not exist in the office,” the Command claimed.
However, receipts obtained proved that N2 million was deposited into an account linked to an officer using the name Emmanuel Ahamefuna. Further investigations revealed that the officer’s actual name is Onyeisi, a native of the Nsukka area of Enugu.
According to security sources, the commander of the anti-kidnapping squad admitted in front of the CP that the officer, while operating under the alias Emmanuel Ahamefuna, was indeed involved in the transactions.
“The commander Anti-kidnapping squad (AKS) confirmed that the real name of the officer is Mr Onyeisi, but he purposely used Emmanuel Ahamefuna to register his line. He even confirmed it in front of the CP,” a source disclosed.”
Secret Meetings and Voice Notes
During a meeting with CP Uzuegbu last Saturday, a key figure in the alleged scheme, Mr. Chinedu, also known as “Ojiaka Egbu Ele,” was confronted with voice recordings in which he demanded the balance of N100 million from Agwu. In the recordings, he allegedly stated that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the CP needed the money.
Although CP Uzuegbu denied giving such instructions, Chinedu reportedly challenged him in front of witnesses, stating, ” You told me to say so to him.”
Chinedu further warned that if he were detained, he would “spill the whole milk,” suggesting that more details about the operation could be exposed.
Financial Transactions and Alleged Fronts
Sources claim the Commissioner and his anti-kidnap squad are under increased scrutiny following the revelations. One source detailed how Agwu was told that charges against him would be dropped if he completed payment.
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“When the CP was asked about labeling him (Agwu) as a member of IPOB/ESN, the CP said the whole charges would be dropped as soon as he brought the money.”
Evidence, including voice recordings, supports these allegations, with one of the sources questioning:
“Why saying the IGP needs his money back?”
Further investigation traced payments made to various individuals allegedly linked to the extortion scheme. A sum of N10 million was deposited into an account under the name “Daddy White AKS,” a close associate of the Commissioner.
Additionally, another individual, Hon. Ochi Nonso, reportedly collected N20 million, claiming it was for the Commissioner and Agwu’s bail.
“Hon. Ochi Nonso with phone number +234 806 080 1162 is the one that collected the sum of 20 million naira, saying it was for the Commissioner of Police and his bail so that the CP would cancel the court order because they wanted to use the court to detain him for long,” a source disclosed.
Ongoing Investigation and Calls for Action
As pressure mounts on the Enugu State Police Command, sources insist that if CP Uzuegbu does not drop the charges, authorities should trace the accounts where the money was deposited and how it was distributed.
This developing scandal continues to raise concerns about corruption and abuse of power within law enforcement in Enugu State.
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