Extortion Video: FCT Police Commence Investigation And Trial Of Concerned Officers

By Frank Oshanugor

The Commisioner of Police in charge of  the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Sunday Babaji, has ordered the immediate arrest and investigation of police officers recorded in the  extortion video that is trending on social media.

Sequel to the order, the officers who were on traffic duty along Area 11, where a young man whose identity is yet to be identified was intercepted and extorted, have been taken into custody and are currently  under investigation towards unraveling facts surrounding the situation.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Command’s spokesperson,  DSP Josephine Aded, said “the Command has called on anyone who has a way of reaching out to the young man in the video to avail the Command with his contact details or to  relay a message of invitation to the Public Relations Office of the Command.”

The  Commissioner who reportedly received the news with grave bewilderment described the attitude of the officers as a “discreditable conduct, an act unbecoming of  Police Officers, and a total deviation from the core values of uprightness expected of a Police officer.”

The CP also stated that the act is unacceptable and will not be condoned in the command as hesitation will not be made in the administration of a commensurate disciplinary action.

In the light of the above,the statement added that the CP while registering the assurance of the Command’s unflinching commitment towards service in line with  standard best practices ,has reminded residents of the availability of the Public Complaints Bureau line ;0902 222 2352, a number specially  created for members of the public to report any unprofessional conduct of  Police officers while discharging their duties.

While urging residents to not relent in cooperating with the Police  as touching the rendition of prompt and accurate information relevant in fighting crime and criminality in the FCT, The command has implored residents to report all suspicious movements, emergencies or distresses through the following lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883.