Four police officers indicted in a viral video of a man being extorted in Abuja, have been arrested.
A young man was seen in the video, coming out from a bank where he went to withdrew money while the police officers waited to collect the money along Area 11.
A statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Josephine Adeh disclosed that the officers were arrested following an order for investigation by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command CP Sunday Babaji.
The statement read in part;
“The CP who received the news with grave bewilderment described the attitude of the officers as a Discreditable conduct, an act unbecoming of Police Officers, and a total deviation from the core values of uprightness expected of a Police officer. The CP also said the act is unacceptable and will not be condoned in the command as hesitation will not be made in the administration of a commensurate disciplinary action.
“In the light of the above, CP while registering the assurance of the Command’s unflinching commitment towards service in line with standard best practices, wishes to remind residents of the availability of the Public Complaints Bureau line; 0902 222 2352, a number specially created for members of the public to report any unprofessional conduct of Police officers while discharging their duties.
“Finally, while urging residents to not relent in cooperating with the Police as touching the rendition of prompt and accurate information relevant in fighting crime and criminality in the FCT, The command implores residents to report all suspicious movements, emergencies or distresses through the following lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883”.
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