Police Warn Women against Collecting Transport Fare without Showing Up for Dates
- The Rivers state police command has warned women against the practice of collecting transport fare from men and failing to appear
- Police spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko said such conduct amounts to obtaining by false pretence and is punishable under Nigerian laws
- She explained that offenders could be arrested and prosecuted if petitions are filed
The Rivers State Police Command has cautioned women against the practice of collecting transport fare from men for dates and failing to appear, describing the act as a criminal offence that could lead to prosecution.
The warning was issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a video that circulated on X on Wednesday, September 3.
Source: Twitter
She explained that taking money under such pretence falls within the offence of fraud and is punishable under Nigerian law.
“Why will you collect money from a man without going to see him? It is an offence, a punishable offence. It is obtaining money under false pretence. 419,” Iringe-Koko said in the clip.
She stated that if such complaints are formally lodged with the police, the accused persons could be arrested and prosecuted for obtaining by false pretence.
The officer reminded the public that fraud does not only occur in large-scale financial crimes but also in everyday dealings where deceit is involved.
Nigerians react to Policewoman's warning
The statement has sparked conversations online, with many Nigerians debating the implications of the police stance.
Some social media users argued that the caution would discourage dishonest practices, while others questioned how such cases could be effectively investigated or proven in court.
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Below are some comments made about the post:
@olofooro said:
Everywhere I turned to on Twitter today is filled with this post but do you all know that taking bribes, illegal arrest, searching phones without cause, tattered police uniform, uncalled behavior and many more is worse than this case that this police has been trending for?"
@Omhogbai said:
Only if the man presses charges and he also must establish evidence. So men when you're making that transaction, make sure you have documents and chats to proof your case.
@quidbuddy said:
But why asking a man to send you Transport fare. Since you know you won't come, is a Fraud, I'm advising some ladies or whoever that indulge on it to stop it, because some men are mean, They can go extramile because of a dam you collected from them.
@eniitanlekan said:
Abeg I get some Ikorodu girls wey I wan report.
@RealCheeta said:
This police woman needs to be arrested! Safety comes first! What if a woman shows up and loses her life?
@kadmaye said:
See the trivial things a police PPRO sets ring light to come yan. Set ring light to inform the populace to resist corrupt police officer’s corruption. Tell the police force to stop collecting bribes and set standards for the institution.
@shegzedon said:
If you know you don't trust the man's doing, babe stay for your mama house. Nothing like say, you don collect money finish, con dey talk say my spirit no gree go. As your spirit no gree go, make your spirit just greely send the money back with charges.
“Why I rejected N150 million bribe”: Police Officer
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that, Ibrahim Sini, a superintendent of police, revealed he turned down a N150 million bribe to ensure his peace of mind and uphold his integrity.
It was reported that Sini was allegedly bribed by a Lagos-based businessman, Akintoye Akindele, the managing director and chief executive officer of Duport Midstream Company.
The businessman allegedly offered the bribe to Sini in exchange for the police allowing him to escape abroad and writing a favourable report for him after the investigation.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
