Mohammed Shosanya
The Rivers State Police Command says three inspectors have been arrested for extorting motorists under the Rumuokoro Flyover in Port Harcourt.
The state police spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko,who confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the three Police officers were arrested following a coordinated monitoring patrol by operatives from the Commissioner of Police team, Commissioner of Police Monitoring Unit.
Iringe-Koko said the misconduct of the erring officers were captured on video via a mobile phone.
She identified the accused as Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau.
She further disclosed that the arrested officers have be detained and are awaiting appropriate disciplinary measures, reiterating the command’s zero tolerance stance for inappropriate conducts by officers.
She said: “The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers following a coordinated monitoring patrol by operatives from the Commissioner of Police team, CP Monitoring Unit on October 29, 2024.
“The operation, conducted under the Rumuokoro Flyover around 3 pm, led to the arrest of Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau, who were caught engaging in a corrupt practice against innocent motorists under the flyover.
“Two of the officers, Inspectors Caroline Promise and Christiana Jatau, were found conducting this unprofessional behaviour while out of uniform, further contravening police standards. Their misconduct was captured on video by a mobile phone, providing clear evidence of their actions.
“During the immediate on-site investigation, the operatives searched the officers and recovered the money taken from the motorists, marking a swift response in upholding ethical practices within the Rivers State Police Command.
“The officers are currently detained and awaiting appropriate disciplinary measures”.