Rivers police chief removes Oyigbo DPO after extortion claims
Olugbenga Adepoju, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, has removed the Divisional Police Officer of Oyigbo Police Division over allegations of extortion and abuse of office. The action follows claims by a rights activist that the DPO extorted ₦500,000 from an individual and filed questionable charges against a woman. The police command, represented by spokesperson Blessing Agabe, confirmed the removal and promised a thorough investigation. The Commissioner emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability within the force.
What happened
- Olugbenga Adepoju removed the Oyigbo DPO following allegations of misconduct.
- A rights activist accused the DPO of extorting ₦500,000 from an individual and charging a woman with stealing her own children.
- The woman was reportedly remanded in a correctional centre based on the charges.
- Police spokesperson Blessing Agabe confirmed the command's receipt of the complaints and the DPO’s removal.
- The Rivers police command pledged a thorough, impartial investigation and reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism.
