The Nigeria Police Force has clarified claims surrounding the accidental transfer of N100 million into the account of Victor Adewale Egbetokun , insisting no wrongdoing occurred. There’s one surprising fact about the N100 million mix-up that clears the air completely — Watch Video Now .
Force PRO Benjamin Hundeyin explained the situation during an interview on Channels TV .
Hundeyin recounted that upon learning of the mistaken deposit from Sterling Bank , Victor immediately contacted his account officer to reverse the funds. The bank promptly executed the reversal, and Victor provided a printed copy of his statement showing the transaction was fully corrected.
Addressing rumors from SaharaReporters alleging the money was withdrawn in cash and redeposited, Hundeyin dismissed these claims as false, stating the bank statement showed no further movement of the funds.
“The IGP’s son noticed N100 million in his account, instructed the reversal immediately, and there was no attempt to keep the money,” Hundeyin emphasized. He confirmed the mix-up originated from a banking error involving Anambra State’s security vote and insisted the matter was resolved transparently.
The police spokesperson concluded that the incident was a routine banking mistake , fully rectified by the recipient, with no hint of misconduct.
