He brought up the case involving ASP Emmanuel Ubong, Inspector Nse Okon, Inspector Adiewere Collins, and Inspector Kuromare Marine, who were all from Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters in Yenegoa.
IGP KKayode Egbetokun
IGP Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police, has ordered “severe” punishment for corrupt officers and denounced alleged extortions by some force members in certain parts of the nation.
He brought up the case involving ASP Emmanuel Ubong, Inspector Nse Okon, Inspector Adiewere Collins, and Inspector Kuromare Marine, who were all from Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters in Yenegoa.The officers were charged with extorting ₦10 million from a group of young Nigerians.
The Force’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, signed a statement on Friday stating that the new Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 16 was responsible for recovering the funds.Since then, the officers have been placed under arrest and are undergoing a room trial, according to Adejobi.
The statement went on to say, “The Nigeria Police Force, led by IGP Egbetokun, takes every claim of extortion and power abuse very seriously and has a zero-tolerance policy for any act of corruption and police misconduct.
However, the IGP has assured the public that the force will keep looking into all claims made against negligent Force officers in detail.As a deterrent to those who might attempt to undermine the integrity of the Force, the Inspector-General of Police has mandated harsh penalties for any officer found guilty, regardless of rank, in an effort to promote restorative justice.
Adejobi added that a workshop on child care and effective investigation has been planned for police officers by the IGP.In a similar vein, the IGP has rescheduled the workshop with all Heads of Police investigative units to take place on Monday, November 11, 2024, in order to ensure that officers within the Force receive sufficient training in child care and protection as well as effective investigations considerate of vulnerable individuals, particularly children in conflict with the law.
“In addition to improving technical skills, the workshop will highlight the fundamental ethical standards for handling delicate cases in order to create a police system in Nigeria that is kid-friendly.”The Nigeria Police Force hopes to develop a culture of professionalism and accountability among its officers by prioritising compassion, openness, and adherence to contemporary investigative methods. This will increase public trust and confidence in the organisation.
