By; RAYMOND TEDUNJAYE, Lagos
In an avowed determination to curb misconduct in Delta State Police Command, the new Commissioner of Police Abaniwonda Olufemi has ordered the removal of the Divisional Crime Officer (DCO 2) of Abraka Division over alleged extortion of N2, 465,000.
Our correspondent gathered that the DCO, SP Ibrahim Ishaku has been summoned to the command headquarters in Asaba and querried over the unprofessional conduct.
The Delta State Police Command Spokesperson DSP Bright Edafe in a release on Wednesday disclosed that the Police Commissioner had ordered the DPO of the Division to report at the headquarters along with the DCO over the conduct.
The release reads, ” Following the reported case of extortion of the sum of N2,465,000 by the Divisonal Crime Officer 2 , Abraka Division, the Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Abaniwonda Olufemi on receipt of this disturbing report directed the DPO Abraka to report at the headquarters alongside the DCO 2 SP Ibrahim Ishaku.
“The CP after getting brief of the disturbing incident immediately ordered the removal of the DCO 2 SP Ibrahim Ishaku with immediate effect and the officer issued a query for misconduct.
“The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Abiniwonda reiterates that the Command under his watch will deal decisively with any recalcitrant officer who carries out any form of misconduct, extortion, or incivility to members of the public and assures the public of the readiness of the Command under his watch to deal decisively with any erring officer while hoping that this will serve a deterrent to others.
“He assures members of the public that no officer found wanting will be spared noting that serving the people of Delta state with honesty and strict adherence to their human rights remains a top priority of the Command.
“For Complaints, members of the public can reach the command through the Command control room at 0803 668 4974 or
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