The recent weeks have witnessed a fierce battle between the Nigeria Police Force and some of its officers engaging in acts of extortion from innocent citizens.
In Ogun State, for instance, the Police has confirmed the arrest and detention of one of its personnel who was found guilty of extorting and assaulting a young lady.
Surprisingly, that officer happened to be an Inspector of the force.
The spokesperson for the police in that state, Omolola Odutola, announced the decision in statement on Tuesday.
According to the police, the Inspector committed the punishable offence within the Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of the state.
The Investigation
Also, Odutola said that the inspector would face trial.
He was apprehended after the outcome of an investigation.
That investigation trailed an outrage on a viral video.
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The video showed the officer assaulting and extorting a 24-year-old woman.
It happened at a checkpoint near Tai Solarin University of Education, specifically at Ijagun junction.
To her, the swift response from the police was prompted by the circulation of the viral video.
“The complaint was reported by one Soyemi Abidemi Funmilola, 24 years old, on January 13, 2024.
“The report led to a thorough investigation conducted by the State Criminal Investigation Department,” she said.
Disciplinary Proceedings
“The investigation was able to confirm the officers’ misconduct, including tracing the account number into which money extorted was deposited.
“That money has been recovered and marked as exhibits.
“The Inspector, rank, and file have been detained for orderly room trial, and the officer involved has been issued an official query.
“This is as directed by the Commissioner of Police, Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha, with the Provost department overseeing the disciplinary proceedings.”
Furthermore, Odutola emphasised that the Police Command remains fully committed to its unwavering stance against any form of misconduct exhibited by police personnel.
