Police to demote Inspector captured extorting money from motorists in Imo

The Imo State Police Command has announced that one Inspector Isong Osudueh cought in viral video extorting money from motorists along Owerri – Onitsha Expressway, Owerri, the state capital, has been recommended for reduction in rank after necessary Orderly Room proceedings.

In a statement in response to a viral video making the rounds on social media, Imo Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Henry Okoye disclosed that the erring officer attached to the Counter Terrorism Unit, CTU, Owerri, was to be demoted for unprofessional conduct while the supervising officer has been issued a query for lack of supervision.

Describing the action of Inspector Osudueh as shameful and unethical, ASP Okoye stated that the disciplinary actions taken against the erring officer underscore the “Command’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and integrity among its personnel, while effectively discharging its lawful duties and entrenching public trust and confidence.”

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He further disclosed that while strongly condemning the embarrassing act, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has reiterated that the Command under his watch will not condone any act of extortion or misconduct by its personnel and warns that any supervisory officer who fails to carry out his oversight duties will be severely sanctioned.

“To this end, the CP urges the well-meaning residents of the State to continue to support the Police and other security agencies with timely and actionable information in their unwavering commitment to ensuring public safety,” he added.