Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has condemned an alleged extortion of some unsuspecting citizens by some officers of the force.
Some officers of Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters, Yenegoa, identified as ASP Emmanuel Ubong, Inspector Nse Okon, Inspector Adiewere Collins, and Inspector Kuromare Marine were accused of extorting the sum of N10million.
The officers allegedly extorted the from a group of young Nigerians and that the money has been recovered through the efforts of the new Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 16, and the Officers have since been detained and subjected to orderly room trial.
IGP Egbetokun, in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, condemned the act and ordered stringent punishment for corrupt officers.
The statement said that the NPF under the leadership of IGP Egbetokun, maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any act of corruption and police misconduct, as the Force takes every allegation of extortion and abuse of power extremely seriously.
It reassured the general public that the force will continue to investigate all allegations levelled against erring officers of the thoroughly.
In pursuit of restorative justice, the IGP 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.
It urged the public to make use of the following Police helpline & contacts to lay complaints whenever necessary: +2347056792065, +2349133333785, +2349133333786, @PoliceNG on X, @ngpolice on Facebook, and @nigeriapoliceforce on Instagram.
It said that citizens can also contact us by mail via pressforabuja@police.gov.ng and through the police website at www.npf.gov.ng.
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