Police detain four officers over viral extortion video

Four policemen have been arrested in Kogi for extorting N25,000 from a traveller while physically assaulting on another in a trending video.

The Kogi Commissioner of Police, Idrisu Dauda Dabban, disclosed this in a statement signed by the police spokesperson, William Aya, on Sunday.

Mr Dabban said the command had also launched an investigation into the viral video allegation against the police personnel attached to Adogo Division.

According to the statement, they were alleged to have extorted N25,000 from a traveller and physically assaulted another while on patrol duty along Adogo-Okene road.

The commissioner, who condemned the incident, said that the police officers had been identified and detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department.

Read Also Enugu monarch, the Ezeani II of Mmaku Kingdom, assures Buhari of Igbo support

According to him, they are Isah Barnabas, Ifediegwu Godwin, Emmanuel Ochima and Umameh Mathias.

He said that Mr Barnabas had been issued an official query while the three junior officers were currently undergoing Orderly Room Trial (police internal disciplinary action).

The police commissioner noted that the command was doing its best to establish contact with the victims and enjoined them to reach out to the Command through the number 08107899269.

Mr Dabban assured that any of the officers found wanting in the investigation would be dealt with accordingly.

Related Posts

“Give SEDC Time to Deliver” — Chekwas Okorie Blasts Senate Criticism

A prominent political figure and elder statesman, Chekwas Okorie, has thrown his weight behind the management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), urging critics to exercise restraint and allow…

‘I’m the Boss’: Trump Steals Spotlight at G7 Summit Hosted by Macron

United States President Donald Trump once again captured global attention at the G7 Summit in France after jokingly declaring, “I’m the boss,” as he arrived for the final session of…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You Missed

“Give SEDC Time to Deliver” — Chekwas Okorie Blasts Senate Criticism

“Give SEDC Time to Deliver” — Chekwas Okorie Blasts Senate Criticism

‘I’m the Boss’: Trump Steals Spotlight at G7 Summit Hosted by Macron

‘I’m the Boss’: Trump Steals Spotlight at G7 Summit Hosted by Macron

Police Arrest Suspect as 18-Month-Old Toddler Is Brutally Killed in Ondo Farm Settlement

Police Arrest Suspect as 18-Month-Old Toddler Is Brutally Killed in Ondo Farm Settlement

Insecurity: The Hidden Tax Threatening Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Ambition

Insecurity: The Hidden Tax Threatening Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Ambition

Judicial Independence Begins with Judges’ Welfare, Tinubu Declares as FG Commissions Housing Estate

Judicial Independence Begins with Judges’ Welfare, Tinubu Declares as FG Commissions Housing Estate

UK Court Clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of All Bribery Charges After 11-Year Investigation

UK Court Clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of All Bribery Charges After 11-Year Investigation