The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three female Inspectors over alleged extortion of motorists at the Rumuokoro area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
This came after the social media was awash with complaints of the actions of the female operatives in the area.
The police said they were arrested on Tuesday following a coordinated monitoring patrol by men of the Commissioner of Police team.
The spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Iringe-Koko said the illegal activities of the officers were captured on video by a mobile phone, providing clear evidence of their actions.
While condemning the actions of the operatives, she described it as unprofessional especially as they were not in uniform, pointing out that they had been detained and awaiting appropriate disciplinary measures.
The statement reads, “The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers following a coordinated monitoring patrol by operatives from the Commissioner of Police team, CP Monitoring Unit, on October 29, 2024.
“The operation, conducted under the Rumuokoro Flyover around 3 pm, led to the arrest of Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau, who were caught engaging in a corrupt practice against innocent motorists under the flyover.
“Two of the officers, Inspectors Caroline Promise and Christiana Jatau, were found conducting this unprofessional behaviour while out of uniform, further contravening police standards.
“Their misconduct was captured on video by a mobile phone, providing clear evidence of their actions.”
The PPRO stated that during the immediate on-site investigation, the operatives searched the officers and recovered the money taken from the motorists, marking a swift response in upholding ethical practices within the Rivers State Police Command.
Continuing, she said, “The officers are currently detained and awaiting appropriate disciplinary measures.
“The Rivers State Police Command reaffirms its commitment to professional integrity and assures the public that any personnel found violating the principles of service will be held accountable.”