Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The Nigerian Police, Force headquarters, Abuja, has detained some officers over an alleged extortion of N30.3 million from a Nigerian.

The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement posted on X on Friday.

Mr Adejobi, an assistant police commissioner, did not disclose the identities of the officers but said they served at the Special Tactical Squad in Abuja.

"The Nigeria Police wishes to reveal and announce that significant progress has been made in apprehending the officers and their accomplices responsible for this unprofessional conduct as the squad who initially escaped upon commencement of investigations have been arrested and are currently in custody.

"The Inspector General of Police (...