Nigerian traffic officers arrested for alleged bribe attempt on anti‑corruption chief

Musa Aliyu, a local resident, reported that he was stopped at a fake roadblock on the A3 highway near the town of Gombe on 12 June. According to his statement, the individuals posing as traffic officers directed him to drive to a nearby cash machine and threatened him if he did not comply. Aliyu said the stop was staged, as no official traffic signs or police vehicles were present at the location.

Police have opened an investigation into the incident and are questioning the alleged officers. The authorities have not yet released a formal statement, but the case has attracted attention from civil‑rights groups who warn of the growing problem of road‑block extortion. Aliyu has provided the police with video footage and witness accounts, and he is cooperating fully with the inquiry.

The investigation is ongoing. Police have urged motorists to report any suspicious roadblocks and to verify the identity of traffic officers before complying with their instructions. The outcome of the case will be determined once the authorities complete their inquiry into the alleged wrongdoing.