The Imo State Police Command has launched an orderly room trial for seven officers accused of professional misconduct, including allegations of extortion and abuse of authority against members of the public.
According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, the action follows complaints from citizens that led to the identification, arrest, and investigation of the officers involved.
The personnel facing trial include Inspector Eyo Udo of the Anti-Vice Unit, Inspector Peter Nweke of the Rapid Response Squad, and Inspector Ita Asuquo of Operation Search and Flush.
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Also under investigation are Sergeant Chukwuka Ekwueme and Police Constables Onuwa Samuel, Patchris David, and Amos Sunny, all serving in the Anti-Vice Unit. The trial proceedings have now formally commenced.
“Notably, some of the personnel were captured in a viral video depicting an alleged extortion incident involving operatives attached to a Joint Task Force, JTF operation, at Seven-and-a-Half Junction, Obowo, including the other sister agencies whose personnel have been handed over to their various agencies for disciplinary action.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma assures members of the public that the disciplinary process will be thorough, transparent, and in accordance with the Nigeria Police Force regulations and the outcome of the trial will be made public.”
Okoye urged members of the public to continue to report acts of misconduct by police personnel via the Command’s Complaints Response Unit, CRU, on 08148024755, 08068923224 and 08134783532.
