Police summon DPO after extortion allegations in Asaba
A Nigerian man, Tomi Akporoghene Wojuola, has accused police officers in Asaba of extortion and intimidation after he tried to help a stranger in distress. Wojuola said he was accused of murder and threatened by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Joseph Udoh, despite acting as a good samaritan. The incident, which began when Wojuola rushed a collapsed man to the hospital, has sparked public outrage online. The Police Complaint Response Unit has confirmed that the DPO has been summoned for questioning.
What happened
- Tomi Akporoghene Wojuola tried to save a collapsed man in Asaba, but the victim died at the hospital.
- Wojuola reported the incident to the police, where he was accused of murder and threatened by CSP Joseph Udoh.
- The deceased’s family confirmed the victim had an underlying medical condition, but Wojuola was only released after a senior government official intervened.
- Wojuola alleged that police officers emptied his bank account as bail, leaving him with just ₦2,000.
- The Police Complaint Response Unit stated that the DPO has been summoned to Abuja for questioning over the complaint.
