By Okey Maduforo Awka
A policeman and a Point Of Service POS operator are currently being investigated by the Okpoko Police Division in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra state following a viral video showing alleged extortion of an undisclosed sum of money from a member of the public.
The said video showed an unprofessional conduct of the said Policeman which was intercepted by the Divisional Police Officer in the area .
Confirming this report the Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga said that the Command would not take kindly to unprofessional conduct of officers and men adding that preliminary investigations have commenced over the incident.
“The Anambra State Police Command has taken note of a viral complaint video alleging the unprofessional conduct of some police officers in Onitsha”
“The Command wishes to inform the public that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Okpoko had already intercepted the complaint and immediately initiated steps to identify the officers involved in the alleged act”
“Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, has directed the DPO to produce the officers concerned for necessary investigation and possible disciplinary action in line with the provisions of the Nigeria Police Force”
“Preliminary findings to aid the ongoing investigation reveal the following”
“The DPO had earlier detailed officers to identify the personnel allegedly involved in the act”
He announced that the said money collected by the policeman has already been returned to victim of the extortion.
“The money allegedly collected from the victim has been returned which shows serious indictment and unprofessional conduct of the officers.”
“The involvement of the POS operator suggests possible conspiracy in the incident”
“The Command reiterates that it will not shield any officer found culpable. Appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken in accordance with established procedures”
“The Anambra State Police Command remains committed to professionalism, accountability, and the protection of the rights of all citizens”
“Further developments will be communicated to the public” he said.
