The Ogun State Police has arrested officers caught in a viral video assaulting and extorting a 24-year-old lady, Soyemi Funmilola, at a checkpoint in Ijagun Junction, near Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode. The Guardian learnt that the victim had, on January 23, 2024, reported a case of assault and extortion to the police, which led to an investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
Consequently, the officers involved faced an orderly room trial and were issued an official query, as directed by the Commissioner of Police, with the provost department overseeing disciplinary proceedings. Confirming the development yesterday, spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, said investigation was able to confirm the officers’ misconduct, including tracing of the account number into which proceeds of the extortion were deposited
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Ogun State Police Officers Assault Extortion Viral Video Investigation Disciplinary Proceedings
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