Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, has denounced the wave of extortion claims made against several police officers in different parts of the nation.
A recent case involving officers from the Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, was specifically mentioned by him.
Officers ASP Emmanuel Ubong, Inspector Nse Okon, Inspector Adiewere Collins, and Inspector Kuromare Marine were charged in this case with extorting N10 million from a group of young people.
Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force Spokesperson, said in a statement on Friday that the new Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 16 had worked to recover the funds. The officers have been placed under arrest and will now stand trial in a civil courtroom.
Under IGP Egbetokun’s direction, the Nigeria Police Force has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of police misconduct or corruption. Every accusation of extortion and power abuse is taken very seriously by the Force.
However, Adejobi stated, “The IGP has assured the public that the Force will continue to thoroughly investigate all allegations leveled against erring officers.”
According to him, the IGP has mandated harsh penalties for officers who are found to have engaged in misconduct.
However, Adejobi stated, “The IGP has assured the public that the Force will continue to thoroughly investigate all allegations leveled against erring officers.”
According to him, the IGP has mandated harsh penalties for officers who are found to have engaged in misconduct.
Additionally, the IGP encourages the public to use the following police helpline and contacts in order to file complaints as needed.