IGP Warns Officers Against Corrupt Practices

Inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned alleged extortion by some officers of the force in some parts of the country, and has ordered punishment for corruption.

He cited the case of officers of Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters, Yenegoa, identified as ASP Emmanuel Ubong, Inspector Nse Okon, Inspector Adiewere Collins, and Inspector Kuromare Marine who were accused of extorting ₦10m from a group.

In a statement signed by the force’s spokesman, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi yesterday, the police said the money had been recovered through the efforts of the new Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 16.

Adejobi also said the officers were detained and subjected to orderly room trial.

The statement said, “The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of IGP Egbetokun, maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any act of corruption and police misconduct, as the Force takes every allegation of extortion and abuse of power extremely seriously. The IGP has however reassured the general public that the force will continue to investigate all allegations levelled against erring officers of the Force thoroughly.

“In pursuit of restorative justice, the Inspector-General of Police has mandated severe consequences for any officer, no matter how highly ranked, found culpable, acting as a deterrent to those who may seek to compromise the integrity of the Force.”