Anambra state Police command, Monday vowed to fish out and prosecute officers caught in a viral video participating in unprofessional conduct in Onitsha.
The officers, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, stated the command had acquired a criticism regarding a viral video the place motorists have been extorted by the operatives at a roadblock.
Ikenga added that the command had by way of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Okpoko, intercepted the criticism and instantly initiated steps to determine the officers concerned within the alleged act.
“The Commissioner of Police, Anambra state command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has directed the DPO to supply the officers involved for obligatory investigation and doable disciplinary motion in keeping with the provisions of the Nigeria Police Pressure.
“Preliminary findings to help the continuing investigation reveal the next: the DPO had earlier detailed officers to determine the personnel allegedly concerned within the act. The cash allegedly collected from the sufferer has been returned which reveals critical indictment and unprofessional conduct of the officers.
“The involvement of the POS operator suggests doable conspiracy within the incident. The command reiterates that it’s going to not defend any officer discovered culpable. Acceptable disciplinary measures will likely be taken in accordance with established procedures. The command stays dedicated to professionalism, accountability, and the safety of the rights of all residents,” he added.