Edo Police Command Arrests Officers, Civilians in Extortion Syndicate

Six serving officers and three civilians have been arrested by the Edo State Police Command for alleged abduction, harassment and extortion. Those detained include an Assistant Superintendent of Police, two inspectors, a dismissed corporal, two commercial bus drivers and a POS operator. They are accused of using police uniforms and equipment to trick and intimidate victims. The operation followed public complaints, sustained surveillance and technical intelligence. Serving officers are now facing internal disciplinary trials before being arraigned in court. The State Commissioner of Police has warned merchants and POS operators against colluding with corrupt officers and urged any victims of the syndicate to come forward with information.

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