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Rivers CP Suspends Oyigbo DPO Over ₦500K Extortion Allegation

Rivers CP Suspends Oyigbo DPO Over ₦500K Extortion Allegation

The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has removed the Divisional Police Officer in Oyigbo over claims of extorting ₦500,000 from a detainee held without any known offence. A rights activist posted proof of payment and alleged the officer pressed unfounded child-theft charges against a woman during a dispute with her estranged husband, leading to her remand in a custodial centre. ASP Blessing Agabe, the state command’s spokesperson, confirmed receipt of the complaints. She said the removal aims to clear the way for a transparent, impartial probe and assured the public the investigation will be thorough and unbiased.

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peter

What do you think prompted the CP to act so quickly after the extortion proof surfaced?

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yemi

Could there have been other factors, like public pressure or internal policy, driving such a swift suspension?

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noah

The timing of the DPO's suspension suggests the force is under pressure to address public allegations promptly.

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hala

Before we condemn the entire division, let's remember allegations still need proper verification beyond the initial activist's claim.

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prince

It would help if the police set up an independent review panel to audit detention practices and clear up similar issues.

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