Command in Anambra state have been arrested for allegedly extorted N60,
000 from three victims for bail.
The alleged money extorted from a widow, Mrs Love Mbachu and two others
was also recovered and handed over to them by the police.
The Commissioner of Police, John Abang had following a report on the
matter directed Acp X SQD to recover the money within 12hours,
investigate and ensure justice and equity is done the matter.
The State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed
made the disclosure in a statement in Awka on Tuesday.
According to him, the case is under investigation after which the
defaulters would be tried in orderly room.
“I am happy to inform you that in compliance with the CP’S directives,
the Policemen involved have been arrested, defaulted and the money sum
of Sixty thousand Naira (#60,000) was also recovered and handed over to
the victims.
“”Meanwhile, all cases are under investigation after which the
defaulters would be tried in orderly room please
“Recall that on the 29/7/2019 following the report that Policemen
attacked to Ogidi Area Command allegedly extorted the sum of #60,000
from one Mrs. Love Mbachu and two others.
“The Commissioner of Police CP John B.ABANG, fdc directed Acp X SQD to
recover the money within 12hours, investigate and ensure justice and
equity is done the matter,” it stated.