By Joy Yesufu
The Delta State Police Command has ordered the immediate removal and redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jesse Division in Ethiope West Local Government Area, CSP Chidi Nwabuzor, to the State Police Headquarters following allegations of extorting ₦2.5 million from a member of the public.
A police constable identified as Bright has also been detained in connection with the allegation, while the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the X-Squad has been directed to investigate the matter.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development in a statement issued, following the circulation of a viral video in which a woman accused the DPO and two officers dentified as Bright and Usman of demanding ₦2.5 million to secure the release of her brother from police custody.
According to the statement, the incident dates back to January 1, 2026, when the youth leader of Jesse community arrested some suspects and handed them over to the police.
Among those arrested was the woman’s younger brother, later identified as 20-year-old Israel Onojeruo.
Edafe explained that Onojeruo was arrested based on the confession of another suspect, Okoro Desmond, who alleged that he sold a firearm to him. The suspects were subsequently transferred to the State Anti-Cult Unit (SACU) for further investigation.
However, reacting to the extortion allegation, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, ordered an immediate probe into the matter.
“The constable identified as Bright in the video has been detained at the Command Headquarters, while the DPO has been removed from his position and redeployed pending the outcome of the investigation,” Edafe said.
He added that the removal of the DPO was also prompted by multiple complaints of extortion and unprofessional conduct previously reported against him from various quarters.
The police spokesperson assured members of the public that any officer found culpable after investigation would be dealt with decisively in line with the Police Act and existing regulations.
“The Commissioner of Police has reiterated that the Command under his leadership will not tolerate extortion, intimidation, incivility, or any form of unprofessional conduct by officers,” the statement said.
Edafe further urged members of the public to report cases of police misconduct through the Command’s Complaint Response Unit channels.
