A Nigerian man has made serious allegations against the police, accusing them of releasing the suspects responsible for his brother‘s death and demanding over ₦150,000 from the family to apprehend the prime suspect. This disturbing accusation was shared in a post on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where the man detailed the tragic events that have unfolded following his brother’s untimely death.
According to the man’s account, his brother was tragically killed by a group of his own friends. The family was initially hopeful when two suspects were arrested in connection with the murder. However, the man claims that a police officer secretly released the suspects without informing the family, a development that left them both stunned and disheartened.
In their pursuit of justice, the family took their complaint back to the police, who appeared to take action this time, making additional arrests in connection with the case. However, despite these initial steps, the police informed the family that the prime suspect was still at large and that more efforts would be needed to bring him into custody.
The family, not giving up on their search for justice, provided the authorities with all available information to help track down the suspect. This included the suspect’s full name, phone number, and social media details. To their shock and frustration, the police allegedly demanded ₦150,000 from the family, claiming that this amount would be used to assist in the process of locating and apprehending the prime suspect.
In his post, the man expressed his deep frustration and disbelief at the entire situation, saying: “My brother was killed by his friends. A group of people conspired to kill my brother, then fled. A police officer released them without our knowledge.”
He continued, “We reported the case to the police, who promised justice. They initially made arrests, but the main suspect is still on the run. When we gave them more information, they started asking for money to help with the investigation.”
The man also voiced his disbelief over the police’s knowledge of the suspect’s activities. According to the man, the police were aware of the suspect’s ongoing activities, including details about a house he was building, yet they were unable to make an arrest. Despite this, the police allegedly continued to ask the family for money, a situation that only added to the growing frustration and sense of injustice.
As the post gained traction online, concerned individuals quickly flooded the comments section to express their thoughts and opinions on the matter, with many condemning the actions of the police and showing support for the grieving family.
See some reactions below:
@nedubrave: “Nigeria police is always guilty of anything anyone accuse them of,they can never change.”
@grind_charts: “This is not policing—it’s a cartel in uniform. Nigerian police don’t protect lives, they auction justice to the highest bidder.”
@GinaDen22001514: “So sorry for your loss.”
WATCH VIDEO:
Man narrates how Nigerian police officers released suspects who k!lled his elder brother and then asked the family to pay ₦200,000 to track them??? 🙆🧎😳 pic.twitter.com/z1irGP6ZOx
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) April 30, 2025