Abia Police Command Dismisses Three Dubious Police Officers From Service For Alleged Abduction, Extortion
Abia State Police Command has dismissed three dubious operatives following allegations of conspiracy, abduction, and extortion.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Maureen Chioma Chinaka, who disclosed this in a statement, said the affected officers include, Sergeant Jons Nnamdi, Corporal James Dan, and Corporal Ifeanyi Emeka, were officially dismissed from the force on February 7, 2025.
It was also reported that the officers have been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for prosecution alongside their civilian accomplices.
The three officers were arrested on January 29, 2025, by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Abayi. At the time of their arrest, they were reportedly in possession of an electric baton, an assault rifle, and a Beretta pistol.
According to the statement, investigations revealed that the officers conspired to rent a minibus, abducted unsuspecting civilians along the Port-Harcourt Expressway, and extorted money from them. They also allegedly demanded additional payments from the victims’ families in exchange for their release.
“Following the report, an investigation/orderly room trial was initiated by the Command, and investigation confirmed their involvement in the unprofessional conduct which are prejudicial to discipline and unbecoming of officers of the Nigeria Police Force, leading to their dismissal,” the statement read.
The PPRO further intimated that the officers’ official equipment had been retrieved by the Command’s Provost, confirming they are no longer members of the force.
Reacting to the development, the Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, reiterated the command’s firm stance against corruption and misconduct within the ranks.
“Discipline and professionalism is the bedrock of the Nigeria Police Force,” Isa stated, assuring the public that “the command will not condone the activities of bad eggs in the force.”
He further stressed the command’s commitment towards upholding the Inspector General of Police’s vision for a professional, service-oriented, and law-abiding police force.
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