The Delta State Police Command has removed and sanctioned the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the GRA Division, Asaba, over allegations of extortion and intimidation involving a good Samaritan.
The action may not be unconnected to the unlawfully detention of Tomi Wojuola, help a stranger who collapsed on the road.
The incident gained attention after Wojuola shared his experience online, accusing officers at the GRA Police station, prompting swift reactions on social media.
According to Wojuola, he rushed the unconscious man to the hospital in a bid to save his life. However, the victim reportedly died shortly after they arrived at the medical facility.
Wojuola explained that after the man\u2019s death, he followed due process by requesting police involvement. \u201cInstead of receiving assistance, l was detained at the GRA Police station in Asaba and treated as a suspect\u201d
In his account, Wojuola alleged that he was accused of murder and had his statement taken under caution.
He further claimed that the Divisional Police Officer, (DPO), identified as CSP Joseph Udoh, threatened him for intervening in the situation.
\u201cTo tell you how wicked some officers of the Nigerian Police Force could be, I was instead accused of murder,\u201d Wojuola wrote. \u201cThe DPO told me he must deal with me for acting like \u2018Jesus\u2019. Those were his exact words\u201d
He added that the officer allegedly warned him that after the experience, he would never attempt to help a dying person again, even though the deceased man\u2019s family had reportedly confirmed that their son had an underlying medical condition.
Wojuola further alleged that he was only released after the intervention of a high-ranking government official, claiming that the police extorted money from him as bail, leaving just N2,000 in his bank account.
Reacting to the viral allegations, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), SP Edafe Bright, confirmed on Saturday that disciplinary action had been taken against the DPO involved.
\u201cThe guy has since been contacted, the DPO removed and sanctioned, and the money refunded,\u201d Edafe wrote in an official update.
Wojuola later confirmed the development on his Facebook page, thanking members of the public for their support.
\u201cDPO removed and sanctioned. Money refunded. Thanks all. Naija go better one day!\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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