The Delta State Police Command has detained two officers and redeployed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jesse Division following allegations of extortion involving the sum of ₦2.5 million.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the command confirmed awareness of a viral video in which a woman alleged that two officers identified as Bright and Usman, alongside the Jesse DPO, extorted money from her with the promise of securing the release of her brother from custody.
According to the police, the incident dates back to January 1, 2026, when some suspects were arrested by the youth leader of Jesse community and handed over to the police.
Among them was Israel Onojeruo, aged 20, who was arrested following a confession by another suspect, Okoro Desmond, alleging that he sold a firearm to him.
The suspects were later transferred to the State Anti-Cult Unit (SACU) for further investigation.
Reacting to the extortion allegation, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, ordered an immediate investigation by the Anti-Corruption (X-Squad) unit.
The constable identified as Bright has been detained at the command headquarters, while the DPO has been removed from the division and redeployed to the headquarters pending the outcome of the investigation.
The police said the redeployment followed a series of complaints bordering on extortion and unprofessional conduct against the DPO from various quarters.
The commissioner assured members of the public that any officer found culpable would be dealt with decisively in line with the Police Act and regulations, stressing that the command would not tolerate extortion, intimidation or unprofessional behaviour.
He urged residents to report police misconduct through the Command Complaint Response Unit via the following numbers: 09011112311, 09155570008, 09064308018 and 09066575187.
