**Police Nab Six Officers for Alleged Extortion in Onitsha** In a shocking turn of events, six police officers in Anambra State have been arrested and detained for allegedly extorting N200,000 from a trader in Onitsha, the commercial capital of the South-eastern state. The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about the professionalism of some members of the Nigerian Police Force. According to a statement by the state police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrest was motivated by a viral video clip on Facebook in which a woman narrated how her husband, a trader, was allegedly tortured and extorted by the police officers. The incident occurred on March 12, when the husband was transporting goods in his white bus after purchasing them from Onitsha Relief Market. The woman's account, given in Igbo language, reveals a disturbing tale of harassment and extortion. She said that the police officers, who were armed and stationed under a flyover bridge, demanded the vehicle's particulars from her husband. When they confirmed that the particulars were valid, they claimed that the vehicle should have been repainted to a custom colour, not white. This excuse is particularly puzzling, given that the vehicle had been in use for over 20 years. The situation took a turn for the worse when the officers allegedly asked the husband to go and settle their leader in a nearby police vehicle. When he tried to leave, they blocked him and handcuffed him, claiming he was a criminal. They demanded N500,000 from him, but he was forced to transfer only N200,000 through a Point of Sale (PoS) operator. The woman's account raises serious concerns about the conduct of these police officers and the potential for extortion and harassment of innocent citizens. It is heartening to note that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at the Okpoko Divisional Headquarters took swift action to investigate the incident and arrest the officers involved. As the Nigerian Police Force continues to strive for excellence and professionalism, incidents like this serve as a reminder of the importance of upholding the highest standards of integrity and respect for the law.