Rivers State Commissioner of Police Olugbenga A. Adepoju has ordered the arrest and immediate investigation of Assistant Superintendent of Police Omomefe Akin Geoffrey and other officers over allegations of extorting money from members of the public during official duties. The action follows a viral video circulating on social media showing the officers allegedly demanding money from citizens.
ASP Blessing Kaborlo Agabe, Rivers State Police Command's public relations officer, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday. She stated that the command treated the matter with utmost seriousness, describing the alleged conduct as inconsistent with the ethics and professional standards of the Nigeria Police Force.
CP Adepoju directed that ASP Geoffrey and the named officers be detained pending the outcome of the investigation. He reaffirmed that extortion, illegal collections, and unprofessional behaviour by police personnel would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The Commissioner emphasized the command's commitment to maintaining public trust, accountability, and respect for human rights. He assured that the investigation would be thorough, transparent, and impartial. Any officer found guilty, he said, would face disciplinary actions in line with the Nigeria Police Act.
The Rivers State Police Command urged members of the public to continue reporting misconduct, corruption, and abuse of office through official complaint channels. It expressed appreciation to citizens who brought the incident to its attention.
The same police command that claims to uphold integrity allowed officers to allegedly extort citizens on camera while on duty. The public is expected to trust an investigation into misconduct that was only triggered by a viral video. If such conduct occurred openly, how many similar cases remain unreported? The credibility of internal police accountability now rests on actions, not statements.
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