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A serving senior officer of the Nigeria Police Force, now Superintendent of Police (SP) Philemon T. Msule, has been publicly accused of repeatedly defrauding innocent Nigerians through false promises of job placements, with the alleged pattern dating back to 2018 and continuing even after his transfer from Benue State to Abuja.
In a detailed and strongly worded Facebook post dated February 24, 2026, activist and whistleblower Ukan Kurugh alleged that DSP Msule has engaged in job racketeering and advance-fee fraud, targeting individuals with offers to secure employment—most recently claiming influence within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The post claims the officer has defrauded victims of significant sums, including over ₦7 million from two pharmacists in a recent incident.
According to Kurugh, victims who attempted to recover their money faced consistent evasion, lies, and broken promises of repayment. He recounted personally confronting Msule about two years ago over a similar case, forcing a partial refund at the time after exposing him on social media—yet the behavior allegedly persisted despite the intervention.
The whistleblower further detailed recent excuses used by the officer when questioned: Msule reportedly claimed he was on a mission in Darfur, Sudan, citing “bad network” as the reason he could only respond via WhatsApp calls. When pressed for real-time video verification of his location, communication abruptly ceased. Independent checks, Kurugh stated, confirmed the officer was physically reporting to duty in Abuja and was even seen in his office on the same morning he claimed to be abroad.
A formal petition outlining the allegations, supported by documented evidence, was submitted to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) eight months ago. Despite this, the post claims no meaningful action has been taken.
Kurugh expressed disbelief that a senior officer with a stable salary and career progression would remain entangled in repeated fraud allegations, arguing it brings disrepute to the uniform of the Nigeria Police Force, which is meant to symbolize integrity and protection rather than exploitation.
He warned that if Force Headquarters continues to treat the matter with inaction, the issue will be escalated to mainstream media. “This is not a threat, it is a demand for accountability,” Kurugh stated. “We will not be silent and this will not be buried. Further updates will follow as we continue to await meaningful action.”
As of February 24, 2026, neither the Nigeria Police Force nor the ICPC has issued any public response to the allegations or confirmed receipt and progress on the petition. The case has sparked renewed online discussion about the need for internal disciplinary mechanisms and swift investigation when serving officers face credible fraud complaints. No official statement from DSP Philemon T. Msule or his representatives has been reported in connection with the claims.
