Press Statement Issued By Anambra State Police Command Over Officers Arrested For Extortion
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, has ordered the detention of the six officers allegedly involved in the incident pending the outcome of ongoing investigations. The officers include two Assistant Superintendents of Police and four Inspectors of Police.
Meanwhile, senior officers connected to the incident have been queried, while statements from the other ranks involved have been taken under caution in line with established Police investigative procedures.
The Command has also initiated steps to arrest the alleged POS operator in Onitsha, whose involvement suggests possible conspiracy in the incident.
Furthermore, through the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Okpoko, the Command invites and awaits the victim involved in the complaint to come forward to provide additional testimony to aid the investigation and guide further disciplinary action.
The Anambra State Police Command assures members of the public that the matter is being treated with the seriousness it deserves.
Further developments will be communicated.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command
16th March 2026