…the inspectors had during security patrol, accosted a resident and extorted him after forcefully searching his phone.
The iNews Times reports that the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Ikioye Orutugu has ordered detention of three Police Inspectors over allegation of corruption.
Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Wednesday said the CP further directed immediate commencement of internal disciplinary proceedings of the Force on the officers.
He said the officers had during security patrol, accosted a resident and extorted him after forcefully searching his phone.
“The CP during interrogation of the Officers frowned at the poor character exhibition of how they accosted an unsuspecting member of the public during a security patrol, forcibly searched his phone and extorted from the victim.
“The CP reiterated that the Nigeria Police Force, as a disciplined, transparent, responsible, responsive and accountable institution will never condone any form of abuse of office, corruption and sundry unprofessional conduct.
“He noted that such anomalies, aside from negating the professional calling of the Police, are unacceptable as they affect the entire execution of policies and directives, thereby widening the trust gap between the citizens and the Force,” he added.
