The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed an Inspector, identified as Michael Odey following his involvement an extortion of $3,000 from two Aba-based businessmen.
The Command also recommended the dismissal of two other Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs), Doubara Edonyabo and Talent Mungo, after the police confirmed their involvement in the extortion.
The Police Public Relations Officer for the state Command , Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement on Wednesday, said the dismissal of the Inspector was a fallout of an orderly room trial he was subjected to, adding that all three officers remained in custody pending the conclusion of investigation into two additional cases of similar nature involving them.
The statement said: “The Rivers State Police Command is issuing an update regarding an ongoing investigation into an extortion incident involving three Police Officers. As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, we are providing the following information:
“After a thorough investigation, two Officers have been officially queried and recommended for dismissal as per established procedures. This recommendation has been swiftly forwarded to the Force Secretary (FORSEC) for necessary action.
“Inspector Michael Odey’s case has progressed with the conclusion of Orderly Room Proceedings. The findings have been reviewed by AIG Alifa Omata, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 16, Yenagoa, who has upheld the recommendation of dismissal from the Force and has been relieved of his duty, Effective 7th February 2024.
“It is important to note that all three Officers remain in custody as investigations continue into two additional cases of similar nature. Updates on these investigations will be provided in due course.
“The disciplinary process for Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) Doubara Edonyabo and Talent Mungo involves review by the Inspector General of Police and the Police Service Commission, ensuring a fair and just resolution.”
The statement quoted the state Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu as encouraging residents of the state to always promptly report any misconduct by law enforcement agents.
Disu,however,assured that all reports logged with the Police by members of the public would be handled with the utmost seriousness, stressing that appropriate actions would be taken to uphold fairness and justice in all cases before the command.
