Police arrest officers caught in viral video of extortion in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command says it has the officers captured in the viral video circulating on social media.

According to a press conference addressed by the police spokesperson in the state, Jimoh Abayomi, a Superintendent of Police, ASP. The arrested officers are: AP/No. 207454 ASP Elomore Sodayo, AP/No. 332012 Inspector Adefila Adewale, AP/No. 332449 Inspector Olorunfemi Opeyemi, and AP/No. 332369 Inspector Odusola Peter.

ASP Abayomi said that consequently, the Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, psc has ordered a comprehensive investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the level of culpability of each officer involved.

ASP Abayomi noted that the Nigeria Police Force is a disciplined and professional institution that does not condone any form of misconduct, incivility, or actions capable of undermining public confidence, promoting ethnic division, or bringing the Force into disrepute. Officers are expected at all times to conduct themselves with the utmost professionalism, respect for human dignity, and in strict compliance with the Code of Conduct and Standard Operating Procedures.

The Command assures members of the public that the outcome of the investigation will be guided by the principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability. Any officer found to have acted contrary to the ethics and standards of the Nigeria Police Force will be subjected to appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with the law and established disciplinary procedures.

The Ondo State Police Command remains committed to professional, intelligence-driven, and community-oriented policing. It urges members of the public to remain law-abiding and continue to cooperate with the Police by reporting any incident of misconduct through established complaint channels.