Four police officers detained for ‘extorting N10m’ in Bayelsa

Four police officers have been detained for allegedly extorting N10 million from some young persons in Bayelsa state. 

In a statement on Friday, Muyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, identified the officers as Emmanuel Ubong, an assistant superintendent of police (ASP), and Nse Okon, Adiewere Collins, and Kuromare Marine — all police inspectors.

Adejobi said the money has been recovered through the efforts of Adebola Hamzat, the new assistant inspector-general of police (AIG), leading Zone 16 of the force.

The police spokesperson added that the officers will be subjected to orderly room trial.

He added that Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has ordered a “thorough” investigation into allegations of corruption and misconduct against the officers.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has condemned alleged extortions by some officers of the force in some areas within the country, most especially the extant case involving the officers of the Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters, Yenegoa, identified as ASP Emmanuel Ubong, Inspector Nse Okon, Inspector Adiewere Collins, and Inspector Kuromare Marine,” the statement reads.

“The IGP has, however, reassured the general public that the force will continue to investigate all allegations levelled against erring officers of the force thoroughly.

”In pursuit of restorative justice, the Inspector-General of Police has 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.”