The Delta State Police Command has commenced investigation into a viral video in which a woman accused police officers in Jesse Division of extorting N2.5m from her under the pretext of securing the release of her brother from custody.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright, said the allegation involved an officer identified as Bright, another officer Usman, and the Divisional Police Officer of Jesse, who is also a former Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, CPS Chidi Nwabuzor.
The command explained that the incident stemmed from the arrest of some suspects on January 1, 2026, by the youth leader of Jesse community, who handed them over to the police. Among those arrested was Israel Onojeruo, 20, identified as the brother of the woman in the viral video.
According to the police, Israel was arrested following the confession of another suspect, Okoro Desmond, who allegedly admitted selling a gun to him. The suspects were later transferred to the State Anti-Cult Unit for further investigation.
Reacting to the extortion allegation, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, ordered an immediate probe by the X-Squad.
The statement disclosed that the constable identified as Bright in the video has been detained at the command headquarters, while the DPO of Jesse Division has been removed and redeployed to the headquarters, pending the outcome of the investigation.
The police said the removal of the DPO followed multiple complaints of extortion and unprofessional conduct from different quarters.
The CP assured members of the public that any officer found culpable after investigation would be decisively dealt with in line with the Police Act and regulations, stressing that the command would not shield erring officers.
“The command under my leadership will not tolerate extortion, intimidation, incivility or any form of unprofessional conduct,” the CP said.
He urged members of the public to report police misconduct through the Complaint Response Unit via the following numbers: 09011112311, 09155570008, 09064308018 and 09066575187.
The Delta Police Command reiterated its commitment to professionalism, accountability and community-friendly policing across the state.
