IGP Ibrahim Idris vows to “flush out” unethical officers
In line with the fight against corruption and ensuring
adherence to the “Change Begins With Me” campaign of the Federal Government,
the Nigeria Police Force has approved the dismissal from service of four police
officers attached to Ijebu-Ode Area Command in Ogun State.
They are (1) AP. No 122800 Inspr. Mufutau Olaosun, (2) F/No.
366127 Sgt. Adebayo Temitope, (3) F/No. 455593 Cpl. Bakare Taiwo and (4) F/No.
455554 Cpl. Adesoye Ayokunlehin who were charged, tried and found guilty in an
Orderly Room conducted at the Area Command Headquarters, Ijebu-Ode for two
offences against discipline as provided for in Paragraphs E (iii) Discreditable
Conduct and C (ii) Corrupt Practice under the First Schedule of Police Act and
Regulations Cap. P19. Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
THE CASE AGAINST THE DISMISSED POLICEMEN
On the 12th of June, 2017 the Public Complaint Rapid
Response Unit (PCRRU) received a complaint via WhatsApp number 0805 700 0003
which states thus;
“Good morning sir, My name is (Withheld), living in ijebu
ode, on Wednesday afternoon I went to withdraw money from the bank and am been
sent by my boss when going back to the office some policeman car just double
cross me and collect my phone telling I stole the phone I should follow the to
the station and the took me to igbeba police station here in ijebu asked me to
do frog jump from outside to a room, which I did to afford being beating. After
gotten there they started calling a internet fraudster which I told them am not
that am an (withheld) and they started beating slapping me and forcing me to
write a statement which they are the one telling me what to write and after
that they collected 50,000 from me( from my boss money which I went to withdraw
before ealizing me. Sir that’s my story. All this are not good and policeman
are meant to protect us but this nowadays police officer have turn this to
another thing by using their power to ride civilians, maltreating and harassing
civilian. The officers name who headed the squad are been called which I
overhead are name: one is Omo Alaja while the second is called AY but don’t
know the name of the other 2 officer. Please sir you have to stop this kind of
officer because they are taking this to far."
The complaint was immediately registered, Tracking Number
PCRRU451591 issued and investigation initiated. The Divisional Police Officer
(DPO) Igbeba Division, Ijebu-Ode was mandated to commence an enquiry
straightaway.
The policemen were identified and it was discovered that
they apprehended the complainant on 7th June, 2017 without any reasonable cause
and extorted the sum of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) “Bail Money” despite
the #BailisFree campaign before he was eventually released same day.
The extorted N50,000 was subsequently recovered from these
unethical policemen who were armed in plain clothes on the day of the incident.
Their action is contrary to the directives of the Inspector-General of Police
and unacceptable.
Necessary disciplinary measures were initiated against the
erring policemen, they were found guilty as charged in an Orderly Room trial
after the presentation of witnesses and exhibits. Punishment of dismissal from
service was recommended by the Adjudicating officer and proceedings reviewed by
the relevant Nigeria Police Force (NPF) authorities.
The punishment of dismissal from service has been upheld with
immediate effect and all NPF uniforms and accoutrements including warrant cards
(ID cards) issued to the men have been retrieved with all dismissal procedures
completed.
The complainant was also handed back his N50,000 with an
apology a day after he lodged the complaint. The elated man after receiving his
money thanked the PCRRU, he said “Great job you people are doing right there,
thank you for the prompt response”.
Furthermore, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K.
Idris NPM, mni while reiterating his stand on zero tolerance for corruption
vows to “flush out those tarnishing police image” from the Force. The IGP also
impress it upon the PCRRU to ensure that all allegations of professional
misconduct against the police are promptly investigated and officers found
wanting in any proven case be made to face appropriate sanctions as stipulated
by relevant laws.
Members of the public are advised not to resort to self-help
when faced with case of police misconduct, but are enjoined to report such to
the PCRRU for resolution. PCRRU is available 24/7 via the following channels;
Phone
PCRRU says NO TO IMPUNITY; our quick response will put a
smile on your face.
ACP ABAYOMI SHOGUNLE.
ACP ABAYOMI SHOGUNLE.
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE,
PUBLIC COMPLAINT RAPID RESPONSE UNIT (PCRRU)
NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA.
FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA.
Photo: The dismissed policemen L-R; Ex-Sgt. Adeayo Temitope,
Ex-Inspr. Mufutau Olaogun, Ex-Cpl. Adesoye Ayokunlehin and Ex-Cpl. Bakare Taiwo
at the Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU), FHQ Abuja in the course of
the investigation
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