Speaker 1: Edo State Police Commissioner Monday Agberonica has cautioned operators a
Speaker 1: point of sale POS to be careful while allowing men
Speaker 1: of the Nigeria Police Force NPF in unmarked vehicles to
Speaker 1: transact with them, with specific instructions that the POS operators
Speaker 1: in the state must henceforth demand and keep the official
Speaker 1: records of such policemen or policemen he or she decides
Speaker 1: to do business with before initiating any financial transaction with
Speaker 1: the security operatives. The Commissioner of Police made this known
Speaker 1: on Thursday after he hosted a group of stakeholders in
Speaker 1: the entertainment industry in the state or a meeting held
Speaker 1: at the Commissioner's office on Tuesday, following the massive public
Speaker 1: outcry which include voices from some popular entertainment celebrities like
Speaker 1: A for a Gift Sooha Akaedo, Princess Lawrence Osrenko akamc Casino,
Speaker 1: Baldamosi agbon Georg Jonathan aka Enopikin, among others who trend
Speaker 1: on social media the allegation of policemen constantly harassing and
Speaker 1: extorting money from young Nigerians in the ancient city Benin City,
Speaker 1: the Edo State Capitol, the allegations apparently gave further sufficient
Speaker 1: strength to the virtual evidence of a white lady scene
Speaker 1: on social media. On April twenty seventh, twenty twenty five,
Speaker 1: video recording group of policemen along the Airport Road in
Speaker 1: Benin City who allegedly turned official roadblock of stop and
Speaker 1: searched to prevent crime into a criminal ambush of threatening
Speaker 1: to attack innocent citizens, probably to rob them at gunpoint
Speaker 1: by thus forcing them to pay them certain amount of
Speaker 1: money through the aid of a POS operator. Also during
Speaker 1: the week, the Commissioner of Police in Edo State held
Speaker 1: a meeting with the state Resident Anti Corruption Commissioner of
Speaker 1: the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission icpc
Speaker 1: iowed Primo, where both discussed ways to curb acts of
Speaker 1: extortions in the state. CSP mos Is Yamu, the Edo
Speaker 1: State Police comp Command public relations officer, in a statement
Speaker 1: made available on Thursday, stated that the Heado State Command
Speaker 1: is aware of some social media reports alleging policemen involvement
Speaker 1: in certain acts of harassment and or extortion in the state.
Speaker 1: In a deliberate effort to checkmate and arrest the situation,
Speaker 1: the Heado State Commissioner of Police CP Monday Agbernica, FDC
Speaker 1: has mapped out some steps, part of which was an
Speaker 1: engagement with social media influences in the state held in
Speaker 1: his office on the thirteenth of May twenty twenty five,
Speaker 1: and directed the immediate reform of the Anti Money Laundering Unit.
Speaker 1: CP Agbernica further directed that henceforth, one, all policemen in
Speaker 1: the state, tactical teams, area commands and other special teams
Speaker 1: must have their name tags sown permanently on their uniforms. Two,
Speaker 1: all unmarked vehicles used by the aforementioned teams must carry
Speaker 1: stickers on the front and both sides of the vehicle
Speaker 1: while on any assign. Three, all pos operators in the
Speaker 1: state are to be cautious when transacting with police offices
Speaker 1: in unmarked vehicles. They must ensure the particulars of such
Speaker 1: policemen are taken for record and reference purposes before transacting
Speaker 1: with them. These are in addition to the immediate retraining
Speaker 1: of personnel across the state, including area commands and divisions.
Speaker 1: The Commissioner of Police warned that any policeman or team
Speaker 1: found violating these directives would be decisively dealt with. As
Speaker 1: he directed the x squad to insure compliance with these directives.
Speaker 1: The command is also using this medium to appeal to
Speaker 1: members of the public to report any act of extortion
Speaker 1: harassment by policemen to the following phone numbers. Commissioner of
Speaker 1: Police eight one three two nine one nine five seven six.
Speaker 1: Police Public Relations Officer PPRO eight three six three six
Speaker 1: three five three one. Public Complaints Bureau pc e b
Speaker 1: O eight one five nine nine nine three three five
Speaker 1: Complaints Response Unit CRU eight one three eight nine nine
Speaker 1: nine two. Edo State Commissioner of Police expresses renewed commitment
Speaker 1: to protect lives and properties devoid of harassment or extortion. Meanwhile,
Speaker 1: an open letter written by Himafid and Amadiodie Stephen, a
Speaker 1: Facebook user and a native of the state, highlighted the
Speaker 1: pains and sufferings people are being subjected to by policemen
Speaker 1: committing the act of criminal harassment and extortions in the state.
Speaker 1: The Facebook user said, I am writing to bring to
Speaker 1: your attention the alarming rate of police extortion and brutality
Speaker 1: in Edo State. These issues have severe consequences on the
Speaker 1: lives of citizens, undermine trust in law enforcement and Hindus
Speaker 1: socioeconomic development. Extortion citizens are frequently subjected to unwarranted stops, searches,
Speaker 1: and demands for bribes. Brutality, physical and verbal abuse by
Speaker 1: police offices have become all too common, fear and trauma.
Speaker 1: The prevalence of these issues has instilled fear and trauma
Speaker 1: in the minds of citizens. Reform Implement reforms to address
Speaker 1: systemic issues within the police force. Accountability insure offices are
Speaker 1: held accountable for misconduct. Training. Provide training on human rights,
Speaker 1: community policing, and professionalism. Community engagement. Foster positive relationships between
Speaker 1: police and citizens. Establish oversight bodies, create independent bodies to
Speaker 1: investigate complaints against police offices. Increase transparency. Make police operations
Speaker 1: more transparent, including body cameras and dash cams. Community outreach.
Speaker 1: Engage with citizens, Listen to concerns and build trust. Officer welfare,
Speaker 1: improve officer wealth to reduce stress and burnout. Call to action.
Speaker 1: We urge you to take immediate action to address these issues.
Speaker 1: The people of Edo State deserve a safe and just
Speaker 1: society where law enforcement agencies serve and protect with integrity. Conclusion,
Speaker 1: we believe that with your leadership, we can create a
Speaker 1: better future for Edo State. We look forward to seeing
Speaker 1: tangible reforms and actions that prioritize the safety and dignity
Speaker 1: of all citizens. Meeting with the Resident Anti Corruption Commissioner
Speaker 1: of ICPC at Police Headquarters in Benin City, Edo State,
Speaker 1: the Police Command PROO reported that in a bid to
Speaker 1: enhance into agency collaboration and promote integrity in the fight
Speaker 1: against corruption, the Edo State Commissioner of Police CP Monday
Speaker 1: Agberonica FDC played host to the Resident Anti Corruption Commissioner
Speaker 1: of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission ICPC,
Speaker 1: missus iOS Primo at the Command headquarters in Benin City
Speaker 1: on Wednesday, May fourteenth, twenty twenty five. During the visit,
Speaker 1: Missus Primo solicited collaboration and co operation from the Edo
Speaker 1: State Police Command, emphasizing the importance of synergy between agencies
Speaker 1: in tackling corruption and other related offenses. C P Agbernica,
Speaker 1: in his response, assured the ICPC Resident Commissioner of the
Speaker 1: necessary support and co operation from the Police Command. The
Speaker 1: Commissioner of Police reiterated his commitment to upholding the highest
Speaker 1: standards of integrity and professionalism in the discharge of duties
Speaker 1: by police offices in the state. He also expressed his
Speaker 1: willingness to work closely with the ICPC and other anti
Speaker 1: corruption agencies to ensure a corruption free policing environment in
Speaker 1: Edo State. In another news, the police spokesperson issued a
Speaker 1: photos press release and said the Commissioner of Police Edo
Speaker 1: State Command CP Monday Agberonica f DC, accompanied by the
Speaker 1: Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Operations DCP Benjamin A. Bank,
Speaker 1: the Divisional Police Officer DPO Evbutubu Division CSPI for Uadia
Speaker 1: E and the Officer in Charge of Marine Police Benin
Speaker 1: CSP Courage Ogbonwin on a strategic visit to Gelajala Riverine
Speaker 1: area in Ovia Northeast local government area of Edo State,
Speaker 1: bordering Delta, Coggi and Londo States. The visit was aimed
Speaker 1: at identifying flash points that criminals may take advantage of
Speaker 1: and to work out strategies to ensure a safer environment
Speaker 1: for residents and preventing any security challenge Qui Uni