Four Police officers detained for alleged N10m extortion in Bayelsa

The Police headquarters in Abuja has ordered the detention of four officers accused of extorting N10 million from young individuals in Bayelsa State.

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, identified the officers as Emmanuel Ubong, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), and Inspectors Nse Okon, Adiewere Collins, and Kuromare Marine.

Adejobi announced that the extorted funds have been recovered, thanks to the intervention of Adebola Hamzat, the newly appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) overseeing Zone 16. He also confirmed that the officers would face an orderly room trial to address the allegations.

Additionally, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has mandated a comprehensive investigation into the claims of corruption and misconduct, emphasizing the force’s commitment to upholding integrity and accountability.

He said, “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has condemned alleged extortions by some officers of the force in some areas within the country, most especially the extant case involving the officers of the Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters, Yenegoa.

“The IGP has, however, reassured the general public that the force will continue to investigate all allegations levelled against erring officers of the force thoroughly.

”In pursuit of restorative justice, the Inspector-General of Police has mandated severe consequences for any officer, no matter how highly ranked, found culpable, acting as a deterrent to those who may seek to compromise the integrity of the Force.”