Delta CP removes DPO over alleged N2.5m extortion

Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, has ordered the immediate removal of the Jesse Divisional Police Officer in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state over allegations of extortion.

The DPO reportedly committed the offence in collaboration with two junior officers identified as Bright and Usman.

A statement issued on Friday by spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed that the Command was alerted to the alleged crime through “a viral video recording” by a woman.

“The aggrieved woman alleged that one officer Bright, officer Usman and the DPO Jesse extorted from her the sum of N2,500,000 with the hope that her brother, who is presently in custody, would be released.

“After a careful examination of the video clip, the Command wishes to state as follows: On January 1, 2026, the youth leader of Jesse community arrested some suspects and brought them to the police station.

“Among the suspects was the narrator’s younger brother, later identified as Israel Onojeruo, aged 20 years,” the statement partly read.