Police Inspector dismissed for kidnapping, extortion of $3,000

A Police Inspector, Michael Odey, with Rivers State Command has been dismissed for kidnapping and extortion of $3,000 from two persons at gunpoint in the state.

The files of two other officers, ASP Doubara Edonyabo and ASP Talent Mungo, who were allegedly involved in the incident, have been forwarded to the police headquarters for review.

The command’s spokespersom, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, February 14.

“Insp. Odey’s dismissal was confirmed following the conclusion of Orderly Room proceedings and a review by Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 16, Yenagoa, AIG Alifa Omata.

“AIG Omata upheld the recommendation for dismissal from the Force, and as such, Odey was relieved of his duty, effective February 7, 2024.

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“Similarly, Edonyabo and Mungo, have been queried and recommended for dismissal in compliance with established procedures,” she said.

Iringe-Koko stated that the recommendation has been forwarded to the Secretary of the Nigeria Police Force for necessary action.

“The disciplinary process for Edonyabo and Mungo will involve review by the Inspector General of Police and the Police Service Commission to ensure a fair resolution.

“The three officers remain in custody as investigations continue into two additional cases of a similar nature.

“The command encourages residents to report any misconduct by law enforcement agents promptly, as any officer involved in misconduct will be met with appropriate actions for fairness and justice,” she added.

The $3,000 was extorted from a yet-to-be-identified man in Port Harcourt.

The man was whisked by the policemen from Port Harcourt to outside the state and was forced to pay the sum.

The arrest followed a revelation from an X user, Harrison Gwamnishu, on his handle, @HarrisonBbi18, who stated that “police officers attached to Rivers State Police Command left Port Harcourt to Aba, Abia State, arrested the man, took him to Bayelsa State and entered Ughelli, Delta State.

“After paying $3,000, they moved him (the man) back to Port Harcourt and dumped him.”

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