Wednesday, October 28 2026 - The Edo State Police Command has opened an investigation into allegations of extortion against an official of a vigilante group.
A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer,
Eno Ikoedem, on Tuesday, said the vigilante official was captured in a viral
video extorting money from motorists.
She said the entire police team at the checkpoint had been
defaulted, while the team leader had been queried for vicarious liability.
She said, “The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the
general public of its investigation into a report of extortion by a vigilante
personnel in a viral video on social media, showing him at a checkpoint along
Agbede with some amount of money found in his possession.
“The vigilante operative has been identified by the Area
Commander, Auchi Area Command, who has commenced a full-scale investigation
into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The entire police team has been defaulted and the team
leader queried for vicarious liability.
“The Edo State Police Command assures the public that the
matter will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate action taken based on
the findings. It reiterates its commitment to professionalism, accountability
and discipline in the discharge of duty.”
Residents were encouraged to report emergencies and
suspicious activities through the following channels: Police Emergency Control
Room (08077773721, 08067551618, 08056776365, 08123827225 and 08037646272).
She also urged the public to contact the Complaint Response
Unit, Benin, to report erring police personnel through 08100389992 and
08150999335.
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