Police commissioner launches investigation into alleged extortion by officers in Kwara

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin –

The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, has ordered an immediate and thorough investigation into allegations of extortion leveled against some police officers along the Osi-Eruku road in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.

This directive followed the circulation of a video on social media showing police officers allegedly engaging in extortion of motorists along the route.

In a statement issued on Tuesday in Ilorin by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the Commissioner of Police expressed concern over the alleged misconduct and assured that any officer found culpable would face disciplinary action.

“The Kwara State Police Command is aware of a video footage circulating on social media alleging that police officers on duty were involved in an act of extortion along Osi-Eruku road in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State,” the statement read.

“The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Adekimi Ojo psc, mnips, has ordered an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident. If the officers involved have been identified and found guilty, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken,” it added.

SP Ejire-Adeyemi reaffirmed the command’s commitment to upholding professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all its operations.

She further urged members of the public to continue to report any unprofessional conduct by officers to ensure transparency and strengthen public trust in the police.