A police officer serving in Borno State, Mohammad Muhammad, has been commended for returning ₦2.6m mistakenly credited to his bank account by a customer of a fintech company.
The commendation followed a Facebook post by Bello Jafar on Friday, in which he praised the officer for what he described as an uncommon display of honesty and integrity.
According to Jafar, Muhammad, who is a customer of the United Bank for Africa, received the sum from a Moniepoint customer through an erroneous transfer but took immediate steps to ensure the money was returned to its rightful owner.
Describing the act as a reflection of strong moral values and professional discipline, Jafar said the officer’s conduct represented the ideals expected of law enforcement personnel.
“This action clearly demonstrates a rare level of honesty, responsibility and moral discipline,” he wrote.
“His conduct reflects the true values expected of a police officer and serves as an example worthy of recognition.”
He added that such actions could help improve public perception of the police and strengthen public trust in law enforcement.
Meanwhile, the Borno State Police Command also acknowledged the development, as a transaction receipt confirming the refund of ₦2,618,720 was shared on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso.
The receipt was posted on the command’s Facebook page with a caption commending the officer for returning the money received through the erroneous transfer.
Jafar further noted that Muhammad did not ignore the unexpected credit but made efforts to trace the source of the transaction and ensure a full refund.
The commendation comes against the backdrop of ongoing efforts by the Borno State Police Command to promote professionalism among its officers.
In a recent post on its Facebook page, the command said it had conducted training for officers at divisional headquarters in Maiduguri as part of measures to strengthen professionalism and respect for human rights.