‘You can’t be a police officer and thief, choose one’ – FCT CP warns operatives

The Commissioner in charge of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Ahmed Sanusi, has warned police officers against extortion in the discharge of their duties.
Sanusi, who recently took over the reins of the FCT command, issued this warning on Saturday during a strategic briefing on the ongoing security and traffic enforcement operations in Abuja.

The new FCT police boss warned officers that the command will no longer shield uniform-wearing extortionists targeting commercial tricycle (Keke) riders and motorists across Abuja

According to him, public complaints regarding police extortion have reached a tipping point, stating that his administration is prepared to flush out bad eggs.

“We don’t want to hear any reports of extorting Keke riders or motorists in Abuja. If we hear it, you are a thief.

“You cannot be both a police officer and a thief. You have to choose one,” he said.