By Idris Adinoyi, Abuja – July 10, 2025
A criminal ring allegedly operating under the guise of a police tactical unit in Abuja has come under fire following a damning exposé by investigative journalist Abdullahi, who shared chilling details about the group on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, @kursedShawtie.
The defunct Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) has only changed name to the notorious CP Crack Unitt.
According to Abdullahi, the shadowy group calls itself the “CP Crack Unit” operating like the defunct Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) and is made up of rogue police officers stationed around the Jabi-Airport Junction axis, particularly as one descends the link bridge towards Gwarimpa Road.
“A criminal group of police officers known as the CP Crack Unit operates discreetly in certain areas of Abuja,” Abdullahi wrote.
“These officers conduct stop-and-search operations and routinely profile young Nigerians, especially men, who are simply going about their day. If they find anything—from a bottle of alcohol to a foreign-looking device—they use it as an excuse to extort money.”
Victims, according to his post, are often taken to a police station in Gwarimpa, which also serves the Lifecamp area. Despite this, officers claim their official base is at Abbatoir, a well-known but notorious area in Abuja.
‘Gunpoint Extortion and Exhibit Planting’
A source who spoke to our correspondent under anonymity revealed further horrifying details of the gang’s mode of operation.
“These men are not just rogue officers—they’re street-level armed extortionists in uniform,” the source said.
“They can make between ₦2 million and ₦4 million daily by threatening, harassing, and robbing innocent people under the guise of law enforcement. They don’t take you to court. They don’t document anything. They demand instant transfers, sometimes while pointing a loaded rifle at you.”
The source also alleged that if a victim resists or questions their authority, the officers do not hesitate to plant ‘evidence’—such as small wraps of illicit drugs or alcohol bottles—in the victim’s vehicle to justify arrest and intimidation.
“They are worst than armed robbers. At least with robbers, you know you’re dealing with criminals. These ones are in full police uniforms and use official vehicles. They plant exhibits, they detain, and they threaten,” the source added.
Abdullahi’s post has since gone viral on social media, sparking public outrage. Nigerians online have called for urgent investigation into the existence and activities of the so-called “CP Crack Unit.”
Several commenters have tagged the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Ministry of Interior, demanding that the Inspector General of Police address the issue promptly and bring the culprits to book.
This report adds to a growing list of complaints about rogue police units in the Federal Capital Territory, many of whom are accused of using illegal roadblocks, unlawful detention, extortion, and threats to enforce personal or financial agendas.
Efforts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the FCT Police Command as of press time have proved unsuccessful. However, civil society groups are already mobilizing for peaceful protests and a formal petition to the Police Service Commission and the National Human Rights Commission.
The activities of the “CP Crack Unit” represent a dangerous erosion of trust in law enforcement in Nigeria’s capital city. Citizens are now urging the federal government to prioritize police reform and crack down on impunity within the force before these rogue officers inflict more harm—or worse, provoke a breakdown of public order.
If you have been a victim of police harassment or have evidence regarding this alleged unit, you can reach us at newsdesk@kogitribune.con.ng
