The Rivers State Police Command has introduced the dismissal of 1 Inspector Michael Odey over his involvement in a $3,000 extortion case.
Odey, together with two Assistant Superintendents of Police, Doubara Edonyabo and Expertise Mungo, had been accused of kidnapping and extorting two males.
Thereafter, the three officers took their unsuspecting victims to a few states earlier than expropriating from them the stated quantity, equal to N4.2 million.
Nonetheless, the state police command, via its spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko, stated the cash has been recovered and handed over to the homeowners.
In a press release launched on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the state capital, Iringe-Koko stated Odey was dismissed from the police pressure following the conclusion of orderly chamber proceedings.
She added that the 2 ASPs have been really helpful for dismissal however will likely be assessed by the Inspector Basic of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Police Fee for a “honest and simply decision.”
The assertion titled “Replace: Rivers State Police Command is dealing with an extortion case involving three cops.” learn: “The Rivers State Police Command points an replace on an ongoing investigation into an extortion incident involving three cops. As a part of our dedication to transparency and accountability, we offer the next data:
“After a radical investigation, two officers have been formally questioned and really helpful for dismissal in accordance with established procedures.
“This suggestion has been rapidly forwarded to the Armed Forces Secretary for obligatory motion. Inspector Michael Odey's case has progressed with the conclusion of proceedings in an orderly chamber.
“The findings had been reviewed by AIG Alifa Omata, the Assistant Inspector Basic of Police, Zone 16, Yenagoa, who upheld the advice for dismissal from the police pressure and was relieved from workplace with impact from February 7, 2024.”
The spokesperson added that “it is very important be aware that every one three officers stay in custody whereas investigations into two extra circumstances of an identical nature proceed. Updates on these investigations will likely be supplied sooner or later.
“The disciplinary course of for Assistant Superintendents of Police Doubara Edonyabo and Expertise Mungo contains overview by the Inspector Basic of Police and the Police Service Fee, making certain a good and simply decision.
“The Rivers State Police Command encourages residents to right away report any misconduct by regulation enforcement officers. Please be assured that every one stories will likely be handled with the utmost seriousness and acceptable motion will likely be taken to keep up equity and justice.”
