The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three female Inspectors for allegedly extorting motorists in the Rumuokoro area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
The arrests followed a surge of complaints on social media regarding the conduct of these officers in the area. They were apprehended on Tuesday during a coordinated monitoring patrol led by the Commissioner of Police’s team.
In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, the Command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the arrest. She stated that the officers’ illegal activities had been recorded on a mobile phone, providing clear evidence of their actions.
Iringe-Koko condemned the conduct as unprofessional, especially noting that the officers were not in uniform at the time of the incident.
The statement reads, “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.”
She added they have been detained and awaiting appropriate disciplinary measures.
It said, “The officers are currently detained and awaiting appropriate disciplinary measures.
“The Rivers State Police Command reaffirms its commitment to professional integrity and assures the public that any personnel found violating the principles of service will be held accountable.”
