Three Female Police Officers Arrested For Alleged Extortion

Three Female Police Officers Arrested For Alleged Extortion

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three female Inspectors for allegedly extorting motorists at the Rumuokoro area of Obio/Akpor Local Government. This action followed numerous complaints on social media regarding the conduct of these officers.……CONTINUE READING 

The arrests took place on Tuesday during a coordinated monitoring operation by the Commissioner of Police’s team. Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the State Police Command, confirmed the details in a statement issued in Port Harcourt.

Iringe-Koko noted that the officers’ misconduct was recorded on video, providing undeniable evidence of their actions. She condemned their behavior as unprofessional, particularly since they were not in uniform at the time.

The statement detailed, “The Rivers State Police Command arrested three officers during a monitoring patrol on October 29, 2024, under the Rumuokoro Flyover around 3 p.m. The officers—Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau—were caught engaging in corrupt practices against innocent motorists. Notably, Inspectors Promise and Jatau were conducting themselves unprofessionally while out of uniform, violating police standards.”

During the immediate investigation, the officers were searched, and the money taken from motorists was recovered, demonstrating a prompt response to uphold ethical practices within the command.

The officers are currently detained and awaiting appropriate disciplinary action. The Rivers State Police Command reiterated its commitment to maintaining professional integrity, assuring the public that any personnel found to be in violation of service principles will be held accountable.