Nigeria, March 28 -- A human rights activist in Delta State, Harrison Gwamnishu, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, accusing some police operatives in Anambra State of extorting $13 000 meant for the victim's school fees abroad.

In the petition dated 24 March and addressed to Mr Egbetokun through the Complaint Response Unit of the police, Mr Gwamnishu urged the police chief to wade into the matter and bring the perpetrators to the book.

The activist, in the petition, which he forwarded to PREMIUM TIMES, wants the inspector general of police to ensure the refund of the extorted money to the victim, whom he identified as Ekene Onyeogulu.

He posted part of the petition on X.

He said the erring operati...