By Halimah Olamide
The Delta state police command on Friday said three of its men who were accused of abducting and extorting two men are not free and not moving about.
The Command said statement by a House of Assembly Labour Candidate Harrison Gwamishu, which said the three officers are not facing prosecution is false and misleading.
SP Grace Irinke-Koko, wbo is the Police Public Relations Officer for Delta, said in a statement that the officers are facing what she called “standard” trial as prescribed by the force.
“The publication alleges that three officers of the command, who were arrested for abducting and extorting two young men, are walking freely without facing prosecution. This information was based on a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Delta State House of Assembly Labour Party candidate Harrison Gwamnishu,” she stated
She said the command would like state ” categorically state that the allegation is false, malicious, and misleading. The officers in question, namely ASP Doubara Edonyabo, ASP Talent Mungo, and Inspector Odey Michael,are currently in detention at the Rivers State Criminal Investigation Department and are undergoing the standard disciplinary process of the Police.” She said in her statement that the arrested officers were among some others who were paraded again on February 2, 2024 in collection with another offence for which they were also indicted.
“The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, strongly condemns false reporting and emphasizes the need for responsible journalism. He calls on media organizations and personnel to act professionally and provide accurate information, as the public relies on them for factual news.
“It is important to note that the person who tweeted, as expected of a reasonable reporter failed to obtain the reaction of the Police Public Relations Officer. The Commissioner of Police demands responsible reportage to ensure the public is not misled.” she staed