By Joy Yesufu
The Delta State Police Command has arrested four officers captured in a viral video counting bundles of cash inside a patrol van marked Area Command Asaba.
The footage, widely shared on social media, sparked outrage as many Nigerians speculated that the cash could have been proceeds of extortion.
Confirming the arrests on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, said the Command acted swiftly after the video surfaced.
The officers were summoned before the Commissioner of Police and subjected to preliminary disciplinary measures.
According to Edafe, two senior officers have been issued queries, while two inspectors are currently in detention, awaiting an orderly room trial, the Force’s internal disciplinary process for erring personnel.
“The four personnel, including two senior officers, have been queried, while the two inspectors have been detained and are awaiting an orderly room trial,” Edafe stated.
He assured that the officers would face appropriate sanctions once investigations and disciplinary proceedings are concluded.
