Police officers arrested for allegedly seeking roadside bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption…

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Four Nigerian policemen have been accused of setting up an illegal checkpoint to extort money from drivers. Musa Aliyu, the head of an anti-corruption agency, reported that he was forced to withdraw money from a cash machine. Police Commissioner Ahmed Sanusi stated that the officers face a disciplinary procedure that could lead to their dismissal. The national police chief condemned the officers' actions, emphasizing that they cannot be both policemen and thieves.