The Imo State Police Command has demoted its personnel seen in a viral video extorting money from motorists along Owerri-Onitsha express way.
The erring officer identified as Inspector Isong Osudueh, attached to the Counter Terrorism unit in Owerri was recommended for a reduction in rank after the necessary orderly room proceedings for exhibiting a shameful and unprofessional act.
Read Also
- Rivers LG Election: Police, Service Commanders reassure voters of safety
- Residents in Imo appeal for immediate implementation of new salary structure
- Kebbi Gov Commends Security Agencies, Pledges Sustained Support in Fight Against Banditry
- US sanctions international court judges over prosecution of Israeli PM, Netanyahu
In a statement by the command’s public relations officer Henry Okoye, the police also issued a query to the erring officer’s supervisor for lack of supervision.
Henry noted that the disciplinary action underscores the commitment of the command’s unwavering stance to maintain high standards of professionalism, transparency and integrity among its personnel while discharging their duties to entrench public trust and confidence.
