Some civilians have reportedly stopped and searched police officers at a checkpoint along the Auchi–Aviele Road in Edo State, recovering money allegedly extorted from motorists.
The incident reportedly occurred after the civilians confronted the officers over alleged extortion of road users.
The recovered money was said to have been collected from motorists passing through the checkpoint.
Further details surrounding the incident, including the identities of the officers involved and whether police authorities have commenced an investigation, remain unclear.
