A police constable serving with the Borno State Police Command has drawn widespread commendation after voluntarily returning N2.6 million mistakenly credited to his bank account, rejecting any attempt to keep funds that were not his.
The officer, Mohammed Alhaji Muhammad, said his decision was driven by a personal commitment to integrity and a desire to challenge persistent negative narratives surrounding the Nigeria Police Force.
According to the Borno State Police Command, the constable discovered the unexpected credit alert and immediately became concerned, noting that he had no pending transaction or entitlement to such a sum.
Speaking on the matter, the Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, confirmed that Muhammad promptly reported the incident to his bank and requested that the money be traced and returned to its rightful owner without delay.
“He was clear that the money did not belong to him and insisted that the bank take urgent steps to reverse the transaction,” Daso said, adding that the officer followed due process rather than exploiting the error.
The act of honesty gained public attention after a Facebook user, Bello Jafar, shared the story online, describing the constable as an example of ethical conduct rarely highlighted in public discourse.
“This is the kind of character we need to showcase,” Jafar wrote, noting that the money was mistakenly transferred by a Moniepoint customer and that the officer acted swiftly to correct the error.
Furthermore, the police spokesman disclosed that the Commissioner of Police in Borno State, Naziru Abdulmajeed, invited the constable for a formal interaction after learning of the incident.
Daso explained that Muhammad, who works at the insurance office of the command, received the alert last Thursday and sought official permission the following morning to visit his bank and lodge a complaint.
“He did not hesitate or consult anyone about keeping the money. His first concern was how to return it,” Daso added.
The development has since sparked positive reactions online, with many Nigerians describing the gesture as a reminder that integrity still exists within public institutions when individuals choose principle over personal gain.