By correspondent in Abeokuta.
The Police Command in Ogun state,south west Nigeria, has committed two of its officers; Inspectors Ikhanorba Lucky, Paul Sunday, and Edwin Ekeogu for orderly room trial for involved in professional misconduct.
In a statement signed by the Police. Public Relations Officer,PPRO for the command,SP Omolola Odutola in Abeokuta and copied The Reporters on Sunday,the three officers were said to have committed the offence while on visibility policing duty at Maawu Bus stop in Agbado area of the state.
The PPRO said:”These officers were caught on camera flagrantly extorting money from commercial motorcyclists in contravention of the Police Act and Regulations.
“The inappropriate actions of the three policemen were subsequently shared on social media.
“The Commissioner of Police Ogun State Police Command CP. Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha, has taken note of this incident and strongly condemned the unprofessional act of the men.
“To address this misconduct, the Command has activated appropriate disciplinary measures against the erring personnel to ensure that they are held accountable for their misconduct and to serve as a deterrent to others who might be tempted to toe this ignoble path.
“CP Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha has for the umpteenth time emphasised Police high hierarchy commitment to upholding professional standards within the force to sustain avowed quality service delivery to the citizens and sustain public trust and confidence in Nigeria Police Force.”
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
