The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed one Inspector Adabo Mohammed for offences bordering on criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, and corrupt practice.

The Inspector was dismissed for his alleged involvement in the robbery of the sum of N29.8 million from a victim in the Gwagwalada area of Abuja and the abduction of one Ikechukwu Emmanuel Okafor in Tunga Manje.

This was disclosed via a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Adejobi stated: “Inspector Mohammed was dismissed for the offences of criminal conspiracy, armed robbery/kidnapping, and corrupt practice.

“The dismissed officer, along with 5 others were members of an armed robbery gang responsible for the robbery of the sum of N29.8 million from a victim in Gwagwalada, FCT as well as the kidnap of one Ikechukwu Emmanuel Okafor in Tunga Manje and the collection of ransom sum of N4.4 million. The ex-officer has been charged to court accordingly.”

The police spokesperson revealed that the trio of Inspectors Osagie Efford, Semiu Agbekin, and Francis Ahuen, attached to the Special Tactical Squad (STS), were also demoted to their previous rank of Sergeant for the extortion of some motorists in Abuja.

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According to him, the trio intercepted an unregistered Mercedes Benz at Gwarinpa, Abuja, and forced the occupants to part with the total sum of N29.4 million.

Adejobi added: “The matter when reported by one Harrison Gwamnishu (@HarrisonBBi18) via the social media platform X, was taken up and properly investigated. While the monies have been returned to the complainants, the officers were subjected to orderly room trial in line with extant laws, and have been demoted.

“Also, recognising that accountability must be enforced at all levels, several senior officers have been subjected to the Force Disciplinary Committee hearings. These hearings are part of an exhaustive review process to scrutinise and address allegations of misconduct against higher-ranking officers of the Force.

“This wave of disciplinary actions is part of a broader initiative to implement comprehensive reforms within the police force. These reforms aim to strengthen internal oversight mechanisms, enhance training programs focused on ethics and community policing, and improve transparency in disciplinary procedures.”

He, therefore, quoted Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun as assuring the public that these measures were taken with the utmost seriousness and are integral to restoring and maintaining their trust.

Egbetokun stressed that the NPF is dedicated to fostering a culture of accountability and respect within all ranks to ensure that police officers serve with integrity.

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