The Imo State Police Command says its officer caught on camera extorting money from motorists along Owerri-Onitsha express road has been reduced in rank.
The
viral video shows the officer collecting money from drivers plying the road. He
could also be seen handing them change whenever the need arises.
A
statement released by the command's spokesperson, ASP Henry Okoye, today May 27
says the erring officer, identified as Inspector Isong Osudueh, attached to the
Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Owerri, has been recommended for a reduction in
rank ''after the necessary orderly room proceedings, for exhibiting such a
shameful and unprofessional act, while the supervising officer has been issued
an official query for lack of supervision.''
‘’The disciplinary actions taken against the
erring officer underscore the Command’s unwavering commitment to maintaining
the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and integrity among its
personnel, while effectively discharging its lawful duties and entrenching
public trust and confidence.
While
strongly condemning the embarrassing act, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki
Danjuma, reiterates that the Command under his watch will not condone any act
of extortion or misconduct by its personnel and warns that any supervisory
officer who fails to carry out his oversight duties will be severely
sanctioned.'' the statement read
Okoye
added that the state police Commissioner has urged well-meaning residents of
the state to continue to support the Police and other security agencies with
timely and actionable information in their unwavering commitment to ensuring
public safety.
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