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The Rivers State Police Command has suspended a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) following allegations of extortion and misconduct.
The command’s spokesperson, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, said yesterday that the action followed reports circulating on social media alleging that the officer collected N500,000 from a suspect to secure his release from detention.
According to the reports, a payment receipt indicated that the money was transferred to an Opay account bearing a name allegedly linked to the DPO.
The reports also alleged that the officer arrested a mother of two and charged her to court after she reported that her husband had assaulted and injured her.
Iringe-Koko said the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, had ordered a comprehensive investigation into the allegations.
She stated that the officer was immediately relieved of his duties pending the outcome of the investigation.
“In response to the allegations and in line with the command’s commitment to transparency, accountability and professionalism, the officer has been removed from office pending a thorough and impartial investigation,” she said.
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The police spokesperson added that the commissioner had expressed concern over the allegations and reaffirmed the command’s zero-tolerance stance on misconduct.
According to her, the command will not condone abuse of office or any conduct capable of undermining public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
“Adepoju has assured residents that the investigation will be conducted diligently, professionally and without bias,” she added.
Iringe-Koko reiterated the command’s commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity, discipline and service delivery.
She also encouraged residents to continue reporting cases of alleged misconduct through appropriate channels.
The spokesperson assured the public that any officer found culpable after investigation would face appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with extant regulations. (NAN)
