Three female Police officers involved in the extortion of motorists in Port Harcourt have been arrested.
The Rivers State Police Command spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, said the erring officers were arrested on October 29, 2024following a coordinated monitoring patrol by operatives from the Commissioner of Police team, CP Monitoring Unit.
She said the Police officers were caught engaging in a corrupt practice against innocent motorists under Rumuokoro flyover.
“The operation was conducted under the Rumuokoro Flyover around 3pm, led to the arrest of Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau.
“Inspectors Promise and Jatau were found conducting unprofessional behaviour while out of uniform, saying that their behaviour contravened police standards.
“Their misconduct was captured on video by a mobile phone, providing clear evidence of their actions.
“During the immediate on-site investigation, the operatives searched the officers and recovered the money taken from the motorists, marking a swift response in upholding ethical practices within the Rivers State Police Command.
“The officers are currently detained and awaiting appropriate disciplinary measures,” Koko said.
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