Police detain officers over N300, 000 extortion


Police detain officers over N300, 000 extortion





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Omowumi Hannah



The Edo State Police Command has recovered N300,000 extorted from a furniture maker by some officers attached to Oba Market Area Command, Benin City.

Command spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu disclosed this in a Monday statement.

He further disclosed that the money has been returned to the owner and the erring policemen are being detained for further disciplinary action.


The statement reads, “The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the public that it has taken decisive action following a video circulated on social media by an influencer in Edo State alleging the extortion of the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Naira (₦300,000) from a furniture maker by some officers attached to Oba Market Area Command, Benin City.

“The officers involved have been promptly identified, the money has been fully recovered and returned to the victim, while the said officers have been detained and are to face disciplinary procedures in accordance with the extant regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

In addition, stern administrative measures have been taken against the Oba Market Area Command to ensure professionalism, discipline, and respect for the rights of citizens in the discharge of their duties.”

Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika encouraged members of the public to report any unprofessional conduct by officers and men of the command to the Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) or the Complaints Response Unit (CRU).

The command assures the good people of Edo State that it remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in service delivery,” Yamu said.




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