Edo CP Orders Probe into Alleged N1m Extortion by Officers
The Edo State Police Commissioner, CP Patrick Daaor, has launched a full-scale probe into a viral video of officers of the command allegedly extorting N1 million from members of the public. Daaor, in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said the viral video circulating on social media alleged that officers attached […]
The Edo State Police Commissioner, CP Patrick Daaor, has initiated a comprehensive investigation into a video circulating on social media, which alleges that officers from the Okpella Police Division extorted N1 million from individuals. According to Daaor, the officers falsely accused young men of cultism and demanded the payment for their release.
The Commissioner ordered a thorough investigation to determine the officers' involvement in the alleged extortion and summoned those identified for disciplinary proceedings in Benin City. The police command also invited the alleged victims to present their accounts to the investigating team. The Commissioner emphasized the gravity of allegations against police misconduct, extortion, and abuse of power, assuring the public that any officer found guilty would face decisive action in line with the law.
He encouraged citizens to report instances of unprofessional conduct or extortion through the Complaint Response Unit, underscoring the command's commitment to professionalism, accountability, respect for human rights, and effective service to the people.
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