Edo Police Dismiss Five Officers for Abduction Scheme

The Edo State Police Command has dismissed five officers and demoted one due to their involvement in a criminal network that engaged in abduction and extortion of innocent citizens. The command's spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, stated that the officers were found guilty after a thorough investigation and orderly room trial.

The dismissed officers, Corporal Mordi Philip, Corporal Destiny Emmanuel, Corporal Uwatse Emmanuel, Corporal Okon Elvis, and Corporal Samuel David Obeten, were part of an organized group that included dismissed police personnel, commercial bus drivers, and civilian collaborators. They targeted individuals around the Teboga axis, off Aduwawa, Benin City, intercepting them under the guise of police operations, forcing them into commercial buses, and compelling them to withdraw money through Point-of-Sale operators.

The dismissed officers will be charged in court for their criminal activities. Additionally, Inspector Ehubariemen Wisdom was demoted from inspector to sergeant, while Inspector Enahoro Nicholas is currently at large and has been declared a deserter.