Police Dismiss inspector, suspend two others $3,000 extortion in Rivers

March 10, 2024

The Nigerian Police has dismissed an inspector and suspended two others involved in an alleged extortion of 3,000 USD from a Port Harcourt resident.

The officers, Michael Odey, ASP Doubara Edonyabor and ASP Talent Mungo according to a statement on Sunday by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Grace Iringe-Koko, the officers have been officially suspended following approval from the Police Service Commission (PSC).

“As previously communicated during our press briefing on February 13, 2024, Inspector Michael Odey was found guilty and subsequently dismissed from duty, effective from 07/02/2024, following thorough Orderly room proceedings and a comprehensive review conducted by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 16,” the statement read.

“Furthermore, during the aforementioned briefing, we provided information regarding the ongoing reviews of ASP Doubara Edonyabo and ASP Talent Mungo, as their respective ranks required approval from the Inspector General of Police and the Police Service Commission.

“Today, we hereby inform the public that the Police Service Commission has officially authorized the suspension from duty of ASP Doubara Edonyabo and ASP Talent Mungo, effective from 29/02/2024. Additionally, the salaries of the implicated officers have been stopped.

“The two officers will face the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC), which is responsible for addressing disciplinary issues involving senior officers. An update would soon be given on other cases involving these officers.”