The Rivers State Police Command arrested three female officers caught engaged in extortion in Port Harcourt.
On Wednesday, a statement was released by the spokesperson of the police command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko stated that the arrest was after the monitoring patrol by the operatives from the Commissioner of Police team, CP Monitoring Unit on October 29, 2024.
SP Grace Koko noted that it was under Rumuokoro Flyover around 3pm, that Inspector Christiana Jata, Inspector Sarah Anendei and Inspector Caroline Promise was caught involving in the corrupt act.
She further explained that Inspectors Promise and Jatau was caught in the corrupt act which undermines the integrity of police and trust of public.
Komo stated, “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.”