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The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has upheld the findings of the orderly room trial of Inspector Augustine Jeremiah and Corporal Miracle Ehirim of ‘C’ Division, Asaba, who were captured in a viral video receiving money from a motorist through a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal within the station on January 13.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the officers were found guilty of disobedience to lawful order, extortion and discreditable conduct, contrary to the provisions of the Police Act, 2020 (LFN).
“The Commissioner of Police consequently upheld their punishment of reduction in rank, with Inspector Augustine Jeremiah reduced to Sergeant and Corporal Miracle Ehirim reduced to Constable,” the statement reads in part.
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Oyeniyi reiterated the Inspector-General of Police’s zero-tolerance policy on extortion and professional misconduct, stressing that IGP Olatunji Disu unequivocally prohibits the use of POS terminals and other electronic payment platforms within police stations and formations.
He warned that no officer is authorized to demand or receive money from members of the public under any guise, adding that any officer found culpable will face appropriate disciplinary action.
The CP urged officers and men of the command to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and respect for the rights of citizens.
He noted that the disciplinary action should serve as a deterrent and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to discipline, accountability and public trust.
He also encouraged members of the public to continue reporting cases of police misconduct through the Complaint Response Unit on 09155570008 and 09011112311.
