POLICE CRACKDOWN: FIVE OFFICERS DISMISSED OVER HARASSMENT AND EXORTION IN EDO
Michael Abiodun 08032317659 The Edo State Police Command has taken decisive action against five of its officers, dismissing them from service following allegations of harassment, abduction, and extortion. The officers, identified as ASP Bonny Onajite, Inspector Ehubarieme Wisdom, Inspector Arebame God's Power, Corporal Mordi Philip, and Corporal Okon Elvis, were part of a syndicate that exploited their positions to deceive and extort citizens. ¹ ² ³ According to reports, the police received several complaints from the public about individuals posing as police officers and engaging in these illicit activities. An investigation led to the arrest of the officers, along with a dismissed officer, Destiny Emmanuel, and civilians Goodluck Jaja, Samuel Nicholas, and Etim Bright. The Edo State Police Command has assured the public that it will continue to work towards restoring trust and maintaining law and order. The dismissed officers will face prosecution, and the command has urged victi...
