In the petition dated February 17, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the PSC, Ayinde alleged that the officers conspired with private individuals to frame him over a business disagreement. 

A Nigerian businessman, Ademuyiwa Rasheed Ayinde, has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) against several officers of the Nigeria Police Force, accusing them of abduction, torture, illegal detention, harassment, intimidation, and extortion.  

In the petition dated February 17, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the PSC, Ayinde alleged that the officers conspired with private individuals to frame him over a business disagreement. 

The officers named in the petition include Inspector Ebenezer Omirefa, ASP Adetunji Adesanmi, Inspector Saka Ajibade, Inspector Paul Agbobu, Inspector Solo, Inspector Felix (also known as "Neworld"), and Inspector Jimoh Rasheed.  

Ayinde, who operates a trado-medical and real estate business under the company name Baba Onifade Ifa Gbemileke Nig Ltd, said that his troubles began after a business transaction between him and one Adegboke Fakorode, popularly known as "Woli," went sour. 

Fakorode allegedly partnered with another individual, Adedeji Adisa (whose real name is Oladimeji Omirefa), to enlist the help of his brother, Inspector Ebenezer Omirefa, in orchestrating false allegations against him.  

According to Ayinde, the officers used police resources to illegally arrest and detain him, subjecting him to inhumane treatment while coercing him into making financial settlements.  

"They concocted and fabricated a nonexistent petition against me with the sole aim of using their positions as officers of the Nigeria Police Force to intimidate, harass, and extort me," Ayinde wrote in his petition.  

He alleged that he was taken into custody without a proper investigation or due process, describing his ordeal as a case of "law enforcement officers turned mercenaries."  

"These officers, acting outside the law, abducted me, kept me in an undisclosed location, and subjected me to severe torture. They used every means possible to break me psychologically and physically, all in a bid to extort money from me," the petition reads.  

Ayinde further detailed how the officers forced him to relinquish valuables and financial resources under duress, emphasising that they exploited their positions for personal gain.  

"They obtained money and properties from me under false pretenses, all while using police facilities and protection. This is a gross abuse of power and a violation of my fundamental human rights," he said.  

The businessman, through his solicitors, called on the Police Service Commission to launch an immediate investigation into the matter, stressing that such conduct by law enforcement officers erodes public trust in the force.  

"It is appalling that officers who are meant to uphold the law and ensure justice are the very ones engaging in criminality. If rogue officers like these are not held accountable, then no Nigerian is safe from similar abuse," the petition added.  

Ayinde also raised concerns about threats to his life, stating that he fears for his safety as long as the officers remain in active service.  

"I have received multiple threats warning me not to pursue this case. These officers, with their connections and access to weapons, pose a serious danger to my life and my family. I am calling on the relevant authorities to ensure that justice is served before anything happens to me," he said.  

The businessman urged the PSC to take swift disciplinary action against the officers, arguing that their continued presence in the force only emboldens them to commit further atrocities.  

"This matter should not be swept under the carpet. If the Nigeria Police Force truly upholds justice, then it must ensure that these individuals are brought to book and made to answer for their crimes," he stated.  

As of the time of filing this report, the Nigeria Police Force has yet to respond to the allegations. 

Attempts to reach the officers named in the petition for their side of the story were also unsuccessful.  

Ayinde's case adds to the growing number of allegations against police officers in Nigeria, where incidents of abuse of power, extortion, and extrajudicial actions remain rampant. 

Human rights groups have repeatedly called for major reforms within the police force, citing numerous instances of corruption and impunity among officers.  

Legal experts and activists have also condemned the alleged actions of the officers, emphasizing that such cases contribute to the widespread distrust of the police by the Nigerian public.  

"The police are meant to serve and protect, not to be used as tools of intimidation by those who can afford to buy their services," said a human rights lawyer who spoke on the matter. 

"When officers take the law into their own hands and operate outside legal boundaries, they become nothing more than criminals in uniform." 

Ayinde has vowed to pursue the case to its logical conclusion, urging the PSC, the Inspector General of Police, and other relevant authorities to intervene and ensure justice is served.  

"I will not be silenced. I will fight this battle until justice prevails, not just for myself, but for every other Nigerian who has suffered similar abuse at the hands of those meant to enforce the law," he declared.