Rivers Police Command Detains ASP, Other Officers Caught In Viral Extortion Video

The Command reiterated that extortion, illegal collection of money, and other forms of misconduct by police personnel would not be tolerated.

The Rivers State Police Command has ordered the arrest and detention of a police officer, ASP Omomefe Akin Geoffrey, and other officers accused of extorting members of the public, following the circulation of a viral video and reports of their extortion acts on social media.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Public Relations Officer, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, the Command said it had taken the allegations seriously, stressing that such conduct runs contrary to the ethics and professional standards of the Nigeria Police Force.

Kaborlo stated that the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, directed the immediate arrest, detention, and investigation of the officers involved.

“The Rivers State Police Command has taken cognizance of a video and reports circulating on social media alleging that ASP Omomefe Akin Geoffrey and other police officers were involved in extorting money from members of the public while carrying out their duties,” Kaborlo stated.