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The arrested officers
The Imo State Police Command has taken swift action against four officers caught extorting money in Owerri.
The officers were arrested following a viral online video that allegedly caught them collecting bribes from some passersby.
The police spokesman in the state, Henry Okoye, who confirmed this development on Thursday, said the officers had been detained and are now facing orderly room trial.
Okoye said:“Inspectors Ibrahim Nainna, Unaka Maxvirgin, Miller Ibinitta, and Sergeant Antony Alozie have been detained and are undergoing an orderly room trial.”
He stated: “The results of the proceedings will be communicated in due course. This move demonstrates the command’s commitment to addressing corruption within its ranks.
The viral video that exposed the officers’ misconduct has sparked widespread outrage, highlighting the need for accountability within the police force.
Similar incidents have been reported in other parts of Nigeria, such as Lagos, where four police inspectors were arrested for extorting ?70,000 from a 16-year-old. (The Nation)