Police suspend DPO over alleged N500,000 extortion (opens original article in a new tab)

Police in Rivers State suspended a Divisional Police Officer following allegations of extortion and misconduct, including taking N500,000 from a suspect to secure release. The officer was removed from duty pending investigation, with the police command emphasizing transparency and zero tolerance for misconduct.

• Police suspend DPO over extortion allegations
• DPO accused of taking N500,000 from suspect via Opay account
• Officer removed from duty pending investigation
• Police command investigates misconduct allegations