The police officer who was caught in a viral video extorting money from motorists has been demoted by the Imo State Police Command.
The Force Public Relations Officer had in a statement after the video went viral urged the Imo State Police Command to fish out and sanction the erring police officer.
The Imo State Police Command which confirmed that the incident took place in the state said on Monday, in statement that the officer has been demoted for exhibiting such a shameful act.
According to the statement signed by the state’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Okoye Henry, the officer who was identified as Inspector Isong Osudueh, attached to the Counter Terrorism Unit, CTU, Owerri was recommended for demotion after an orderly room proceeding.
The Command said it frowned at the act, adding that it would not longer tolerate any act of extortion by its officers.
The statement reads:”in response to a viral video making the rounds on social media where a Police officer was seen extorting money from motorists along Owerri-Onitsha express road.
“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.”
