Corruption: Anambra CP orders detention of 3 Police officers

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By Madu Obi

The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered the detention of three Police Inspectors over an allegation of corruption.

He further directed the immediate commencement of internal disciplinary proceedings of the Force on the affected officers.

During interrogation of the officers, the CP frowned at the poor character exhibition of how they accosted an unsuspecting member of the public during a security patrol, forcibly searched his phone and extorted from the victim.

Orutugu warned that the Nigeria Police Force, as a disciplined, transparent, responsible, responsive and accountable institution, will never condone any form of abuse of office, corruption and sundry unprofessional conduct.

According to the CP, aside from negating the professional calling of the Police, such anomalies are unacceptable as they affect the entire execution of policies and directives, thereby widening the trust gap between the citizens and the Force.