Police probe Adamawa DPO over bail extortion, unlawful detention allegations
Adamawa State Police Command investigates its DPO over serious allegations of bail extortion and unlawful detention. The command reiterates that bail is fr Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-adamawa-dpo-over-bail-extortion-unlawful-detention-allegations/
The Adamawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into alleged arbitrary arrests, unlawful detention and bail extortion against the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jambutu Division. The Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, announced this on the Command's X handle following a report titled "Adamawa Residents Demand Removal of Jambutu DPO Over Alleged Arbitrary Arrests, Bail Extortion."
The Command emphasized that it takes the allegations seriously and does not condone such misconduct, stating that bail is free and no officer is authorized to demand money for granting bail. They urged the public to assist the investigation with specific details and evidence, directing them to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yola or the nearest police formation.
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