The statement said while Inspector Michael Odey, one of the errant cops had already been dismissed, the other two, ASP Doubara Edonyabor and ASP Talent Mungo, have been suspended from office. The PPRO said both 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. According to the police spokesperson, the indicted policemen had been arrested while the investigation was ongoing into the allegation.
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