The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, 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.
According to a statement issued by the Force Spokesman ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday, the officers were alleged of extorting the sum of Ten Million Naira from a group of young Nigerians.
ACP Adejobi said 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.
He added that the Nigeria Police Force, 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.
ACP Adejobi also revealed that the police boss has however reassured the general public that the force will continue to investigate all allegations levelled against erring officers of the Force thoroughly.
The police image maker further disclosed that 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.
