Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - The Rivers State Police Command has arrested police officers captured in a viral video allegedly extorting money from motorists in the state.
The spokesperson for the command, ASP Agabe Kaborlo, who
confirmed this to newsmen, said the command had seen the viral video recorded
by an activist, Comrade Phils, in which he accused a team of officers from the
Old GRA Police Station, near the Rivers State Government House and close to
former President Goodluck Jonathan’s residence, of systematically targeting
motorists, particularly those with tinted windscreens.
According to the complaints, the officers, allegedly led by
ASP Geoffrey, disregarded valid tinted glass permits, including factory-fitted
ones, and demanded cash payments starting from N100,000.
The command in its statement said an investigation into the
incident has commenced, and any officer found culpable will be made to face the
law.
“The
Commissioner of Police reiterates that extortion, illegal collection of money
and any form of unprofessional conduct by police personnel will not be
tolerated under any circumstances. He emphasised that the Command remains
committed to ensuring that officers conduct themselves in a manner that
promotes public trust, accountability and respect for human rights.
CP Adepoju
assures the public that the investigation will be thorough, transparent and
impartial. Any officer found culpable will face appropriate disciplinary action
in accordance with the provisions of the law and the Nigeria Police Act.''
Watch the video below:
Police arrest officers filmed extorting money from motorists in Rivers (VIDEO) pic.twitter.com/gt24b7hS6d
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