The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed the launch of disciplinary action against six officers involved in extortion along the Benin Bypass in Edo State.
This follows a viral video on social media showing the unethical conduct of the officers.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said that it has taken immediate action in line with its zero-tolerance policy on extortion and unprofessional conduct.
“Upon their arrival at the Force Headquarters, the six erring officers, including their supervising officer, a Chief Superintendent of Police, were marched in to appear before the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM, who condemned their actions as shameful, distasteful, and utterly unacceptable.
“He further ordered the immediate commencement of disciplinary procedures against all six officers involved. Accordingly, the officers have been queried, while orderly room trials for the Inspectors implicated in the video have commenced,” the NPF stated.
The security agency noted that these decisions reiterate the Force’s commitment to upholding professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
It assured the public that such misconduct will not be tolerated under any guise, adding that appropriate sanctions will be meted out in line with established disciplinary procedures.
