By Augustine Ehikioya
Following the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s directive, his Monitoring Unit are investigating Police officers in Rivers State fingered in extortion, name-dropping and unprofessional allegations.
The investigation is based on a petition by one lsrael Joe on behalf of one Mr. Atubi Davison.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, which was obtained by Security Watch Africa (SWA).
It said “Following allegations of unprofessionalism, kidnapping, name-dropping, extortion, and illicit enrichment against some Officers of the Rivers State Police Command, and the swift intervention of the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the officers fingered in a petition by one lsrael Joe on behalf of one Mr. Atubi Davison are being interrogated by the IGP Monitoring Unit as part of ongoing investigation to unravel the allegations and ascertain its veracity for further necessary action.
“As previously stated, the Nigeria Police Force views these allegations with the utmost seriousness and is fully committed to conducting a comprehensive and transparent investigation.
“To ensure fairness and impartiality, the complainant who made these
allegations will be contacted to come forward and cooperate by providing more relevant information regarding the matter.“
The Inspector-General of Police, the statement said, has cautioned the public about fraudulent individuals who always attempt to exploit the reputation of the Inspector General of Police and other Senior Officers for personal gain.
He urged members of the public to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of anyone claiming to represent Senior Police Officers in any dubious activities while reporting such to the NPF and the Force Public Relations Officer or the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) Desk in any State of the Federation.
