Police authorities have recommended a police officer, Inspector Isong Osudueh seen in a viral video extorting money from motorists on Owerri-Onitsha Express Road, for demotion.
The Nigeria Police Command spokesman,
ASP Okoye Henry on Monday in a Press statement, said the Cop was attached to the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Owerri, Imo State.
He said the reduction on rank was recommended after the necessary orderly room proceedings, for exhibiting such a shameful and unprofessional act.
The supervisory officer has been issued an official query for lack of supervision, Accordingly, ASP Henry, said the State Commissioner, CP Aboki Danjuma, strongly condemning the embarrassing act.
The police spokesman said, “The erring officer, identified as Inspector Isong Osudueh, attached to the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Owerri, has been recommended for a reduction in rank after the necessary orderly room proceedings, for exhibiting such a shameful and unprofessional act, while the supervisory officer has been issued an official query for lack of supervision.
“The disciplinary actions taken against the erring officer underscore the Command’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and integrity among its personnel, while effectively discharging its lawful duties and entrenching public trust and confidence.
“While strongly condemning the embarrassing act, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, reiterates that the Command under his watch will not condone any act of extortion or misconduct by its personnel and warns that any supervisory officer who fails to carry out his oversight duties will be severely sanctioned.
“To this end, the CP urges the well-meaning residents of the State to continue to support the Police and other security agencies with timely and actionable information in their unwavering commitment to ensuring public safety”, he said.
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