adminPRESS STATEMENT
EDO POLICE COMMAND RECOVERS ₦300,000 EXTORTED FROM CITIZEN, OFFICERS TO FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION
The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the public that it has taken decisive action following a video circulated on social media by an influencer in Edo State alleging the extortion of the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Naira (₦300,000) from a furniture maker by some officers attached to Oba Market Area Command, Benin City.
The officers involved have been promptly identified, the money has been fully recovered and returned to the victim, while the said officers have been detained and are to face disciplinary procedures in accordance with the extant regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.
In addition, stern administrative measures have been taken against the Oba Market Area Command to ensure professionalism, discipline, and respect for the rights of citizens in the discharge of their duties.
The Command under CP Monday Agbonika, fdc encourages members of the public to report any unprofessional conduct by officers and men of the Command to the Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) or the Complaints Response Unit (CRU) through the following dedicated telephone numbers:
08150999335
08100389992.
The Command assures the good people of Edo State that it remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in service delivery.
The Edo State Police Command also appreciates the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, AIG Salman Dogo, Psc for his unwavering support in entrenching accountable and transparent policing in the Zone, please.
CSP MOSES JOEL YAMU, anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
EDO STATE COMMAND
14TH SEPTEMBER, 2025
