Police Extortion in Onitsha: Six officers detained to face investigation

The Anambra State Police Command has detained six of its officers over their alleged involvement in extortion in Onitsha.

This followed a viral video showing the footage of the officers extorting money from motorists in Onitsha.

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Their detention was ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, who confirmed that the officers will remain in custody pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into the incident captured in a widely circulated complaint video.

The Police Command disclosed the affected officers to include
two Assistant Superintendents of Police and four Inspectors that were allegedly involved in the incident.

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In addition to the detention, senior officers linked to the matter have been formally queried, while statements have been obtained from other officers under caution in line with established police investigative procedures.

The police command also disclosed that steps have been initiated to arrest a Point-of-Sale (POS) operator in Onitsha, whose alleged involvement in the incident suggests a possible conspiracy.

Meanwhile, through the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Okpoko, authorities have invited the victim featured in the complaint video to come forward and provide additional testimony to aid the investigation and guide further disciplinary actions.

Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga assured the public that the command is treating the matter with the seriousness it deserves and promised that further updates will be communicated as the investigation progresses.

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