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Police arrest officers caught extorting Rivers motorists in viral video

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Rivers State Police Command has ordered the arrest of officers seen in a viral video allegedly extorting motorists.
  • The officers, reportedly from the Old GRA Police Station, are accused of demanding money from drivers despite valid tinted glass permits.
  • The police command stated that such conduct violates professional standards and vowed a thorough investigation, promising disciplinary action for any officer found culpable.

The Rivers State Police Command has ordered the arrest and detention of police officers implicated in a viral video showing them allegedly extorting money from motorists. The command views the allegations with extreme seriousness, stating that the conduct is inconsistent with the Nigeria Police Force's core values and professional standards.

views the allegations with utmost seriousness, as such conduct is inconsistent with the core values, ethics and professional standards of the Nigeria Police Force.

— ASP Agabe KaborloThe Rivers State Police Command's official statement on the viral video of alleged extortion.

The viral footage and social media reports accuse a team of officers, allegedly led by ASP Omomefe Akin Geoffrey from the Old GRA Police Station, of systematically targeting drivers. Reports indicate the officers disregarded valid tinted glass permits, including factory-fitted ones, and demanded cash payments, with initial demands reportedly starting at ₦100,000.

Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, has ordered their arrest, detention and immediate investigation into the allegation.

— ASP Agabe KaborloThe command's action following the review of the viral video.

Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju emphasized that extortion and unprofessional conduct will not be tolerated. He assured the public of a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation. Any officer found guilty will face appropriate disciplinary action under the Nigeria Police Act.

The Commissioner of Police reiterates that extortion, illegal collection of money and any form of unprofessional conduct by police personnel will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

— CP Olugbenga AdepojuThe Commissioner's firm stance against police misconduct.

The command also encouraged the public to continue reporting cases of misconduct, corruption, and abuse of office through established channels, reaffirming its commitment to professional policing, discipline, integrity, and quality service delivery.

CP Adepoju assures the public that the investigation will be thorough, transparent and impartial. Any officer found culpable will face appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the provisions of the law and the Nigeria Police Act.

— CP Olugbenga AdepojuThe Commissioner's promise regarding the investigation and consequences.
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