Police Arrest Officer In Lagos Over Alleged N915,000 Rice Fraud

By Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a serving officer over alleged fraud involving N915,000 in a failed rice supply deal.

Sources said the case was reported on Sept. 11 at about 2:34 p.m.

According to sources, it was alleged that a Complainant (name witheld) in January 2024, gave a Police Inspector attached to Lagos State Command, the sum of N915,000 to supply 20 bags of rice.

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“Ever since she received the money, she went into hiding until she was traced to her residence at Olusosun area of Ojota and brought to the station,” said the sources.

The sources added that on interrogation, the officer admitted to the crime and had been detained for appropriate disciplinary action.

The sources said investigation into the case was ongoing.