6 police officers detained over extortion in Anambra

Ikioye Orutugu, Commissioner of Police,
Anambra State, has ordered the detention of six officers involved in alleged extortion of a drink seller around the ever-busy Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha, the commercial city of the State.

Tochukwu Ikenga, the Anambra State Police Command’s spokesperson, who disclosed this in a statement, said the officers would be in detention pending the outcome of ongoing investigations.

He said that the officers include two Assistant Superintendents of Police and four Inspectors of Police.

“Meanwhile, senior officers connected to the incident have been queried, while statements from the other ranks involved have been taken under caution in line with established Police investigative procedures.

“The Command has also initiated steps to arrest the alleged point of sales (POS) operator in Onitsha, whose involvement suggests possible conspiracy in the incident.

“Furthermore, through the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Okpoko, the Command invites and awaits the victim involved in the complaint to come forward to provide additional testimony to aid the investigation and guide further disciplinary action”, the Police spokesperson said.

The Anambra State Police Command assured members of the public that the matter is being treated with the seriousness it deserves.