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Poll: What is your Perception about the Nigerian Police Force..

Those guys are Angels ... The Police is your friend 4% (7 votes)
They are Corrupt and Extortionists 24% (40 votes)
Not all of them are Corrupt, there are good ones amongst them 50% (84 votes)
The Nigerian Police are Oppressors, used by the government and Elite to silence the common Man. 20% (34 votes)
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Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by SlavaUkraini(op): 5:57am On Feb 07
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the return of $23,000 recovered from a Nigerian man accused of operating an international online romance scam to the victim in the Cayman Islands.

In a statement issued on Friday, police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin said the funds were recovered by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau, NCB, Abuja.

The recovery followed a formal request from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, which sought Nigeria’s assistance in probing the activities of one Achufusi Obioma Ikenna.

Hundeyin explained that operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja carried out covert, intelligence-driven investigations that resulted in Ikenna’s arrest and the recovery of the stolen funds.

He added that after all required legal and administrative procedures were completed, the money was officially handed over to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service through the British High Commission in Abuja, represented by Mr Shaun McLeary, for onward transmission to the victim.

According to the police, Ikenna will be charged to court at the conclusion of ongoing investigations.

The Force Public Relations Officer described the successful recovery and repatriation of the funds as further evidence of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, strong international cooperation, and the dismantling of cross-border cybercrime operations.

“The Force remains resolute in ensuring that proceeds of crime are traced, recovered and returned to victims, while perpetrators are identified and brought to justice in accordance with the law and international best practices,” the statement said.
https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/06/nigeria-police-return-23000-to-victim-in-international-romance-scam-case/

Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by Karlovich: 6:14am On Feb 07
embarassed This looks similar to a crime thriller movie set in the early 1990s where a criminal from Chicago forfeited proceeds of his drug related activities.

Kudos to the police and Interpol
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by Agricmoney(m): 6:24am On Feb 07
wow that's a great and right thing to do.

Anyway, Agriculture is life
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by Visman(m): 6:28am On Feb 07
is Egbetokun aware?

More characters needed
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by SlavaUkraini(op): 6:29am On Feb 07
Karlovich:
embarassed This looks similar to a crime thriller movie set in the early 1990s where a criminal from Chicago forfeited proceeds of his drug related activities.

Kudos to the police and Interpol
Early morning violence grin grin grin cheesy

Agbadorians will Cry on your mention
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by ohosi4real(m): 6:31am On Feb 07
There are still good police in Nigeria but majority of Nigeria police are criminals and arrogant
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by SammieRichie: 6:33am On Feb 07
I no believe this one
Na lie
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by Stephen0mozzy: 6:35am On Feb 07
ohosi4real:
There are still good police in Nigeria but majority of Nigeria police are criminals and arrogant
Oh yea, Our Police are VERY EFFECTIVE IF they want to be. If them mean you, they will find you. Our belittling them is actually their superpower.

Just that the elite have monopolized them for use as tools and bodyguards.
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by TimiofAbuja: 6:36am On Feb 07
To believe anything positive in this country con hard grin
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by wellmax(m): 6:40am On Feb 07
TimiofAbuja:
To believe anything positive in this country con hard grin
But to believe bad news is very easy. That’s witchcraft 101. It’s an introductory course
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by Freshandfitpod: 6:43am On Feb 07
I will only believe if the island confirm receiving the payment
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by zeyt: 6:44am On Feb 07
We always pray that Almighty Allah Continue to guide and protect good and honest policemen and women. Let them continue in service till their retirement. And bring upon them more peace and comfort before, during and after retirement.
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by sacajawea(m): 6:48am On Feb 07
What's up with the Crazy, Fckheaded Polls?
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by TimiofAbuja: 6:57am On Feb 07
wellmax:
But to believe bad news is very easy. That’s witchcraft 101. It’s an introductory course
Not witchcraft, it's how the system was programmed
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by paba(m): 7:06am On Feb 07
Hope say them really return the Iye money sha 😂
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by wellmax(m): 7:16am On Feb 07
TimiofAbuja:
Not witchcraft, it's how the system was programmed
Those involved in witchcraft often don’t even realise it. In many cases, they’ve been initiated without knowing it.
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by AdeolaOmoOba(m): 7:18am On Feb 07
News Headline:
ADC blames Tinubu because Nigeria Police returned $23,000 to victim.

ADC blames Tinubu because Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road is working

ADC blames Tinubu because food is now cheaper than before

ADC blames Tinubu because PDP is crumbling

ADC blames Tinubu because Atiku is looking for a new party

ADC blames Tinubu because Governors are now receiving huge allocations
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by Adakintroy: 7:30am On Feb 07
Nice one Nigeria police nice one


If una hear better thing make una appaluade. he good for your positive health. To criticize easy
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by Elzazzi: 7:34am On Feb 07
Karlovich:
embarassed This looks similar to a crime thriller movie set in the early 1990s where a criminal from Chicago forfeited proceeds of his drug related activities.

Kudos to the police and Interpol
Hope his zombies won’t come backing under your comment. grin grin
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by Breaker001: 7:36am On Feb 07
Karlovich:
embarassed This looks similar to a crime thriller movie set in the early 1990s where a criminal from Chicago forfeited proceeds of his drug related activities.
You sabi find trouble, aswear 🤣
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by ogaemma: 7:43am On Feb 07
If police mean to work they will work.
Good job coming from the Police.
Use this same energy to track all the killers of the Kwara mass killings.
God will see you guys through
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by ruggedtimi(m): 7:57am On Feb 07
Omo even cayman island cheesy grin..naija
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by Ewedegubbler: 8:05am On Feb 07
When are they Gona start returning all the money yhat naija men are spending on these foreign women who pretend to love them only to Leavr them when money finish ?

Is that not another form of romance scam. ?
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by Rexymania(m): 8:06am On Feb 07
Very good

Arrest him and forget him jail
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by correctguy101(m): 8:07am On Feb 07
AdeolaOmoOba:
News Headline:
ADC blames Tinubu because Nigeria Police returned $23,000 to victim.

ADC blames Tinubu because Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road is working

ADC blames Tinubu because food is now cheaper than before

ADC blames Tinubu because PDP is crumbling

ADC blames Tinubu because Atiku is looking for a new party

ADC blames Tinubu because Governors are now receiving huge allocations
Food cheaper than before e enter Aso Villa or wetin you dey talk? Barefaced lie
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by Emmolap(m): 8:11am On Feb 07
Let me read before I post my comment.

Modified: The case was to delicate for the official not to return fund if not their hand go burn
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by bestman09(m): 8:16am On Feb 07
Where's the results of all our votes? Why voting when you won't know the outcome of your votes?😳

Nigerian police force pretends to be effective when it concerns foreigners.
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by Sonofgod1990(m): 8:24am On Feb 07
May be the actual money was 500k$
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by Btruth: 8:38am On Feb 07
....better that Bolaji & Udu.. hands no dey. If not, they for no return sisi. Rogues they are in black uniform.
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by emperor4love(m): 8:41am On Feb 07
ruggedtimi:
Omo even cayman island cheesy grin..naija
money dey there check there currency
Re: Nigeria Police Return $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case by DeltaBachelor(m): 8:51am On Feb 07
Good work from our NPF. Keep it up !!!!
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