The Edo State Police Command has retrieved ₦300,000 allegedly extorted from a furniture maker by officers of the Oba Market Area Command in Benin City.
The command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
He added that the implicated officers have been taken into custody and will undergo disciplinary action in line with Nigeria Police Force regulations.
The statement read, “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 ₦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.”
He said the command under Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, urged members of the public to report any unprofessional conduct by officers and men of the command to the Public Complaints Bureau or the Complaints Response Unit through 08150999335 and 08100389992.
He added, “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.
The command also appreciates the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, AIG Salman Dogo, for his unwavering support in entrenching accountable and transparent policing in the zone.
