Law enforcement officials downgrade ranking officer and lower-ranking cop implicated in using point-of-sale device for bribery scheme in Delta region

The Delta State Police Command has taken disciplinary action against two officers, demoting an inspector and a corporal after they were found guilty of extortion and misconduct, as seen in a viral video showing them using a Point-of-Sale terminal to receive money from a motorist inside a police station.

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This development was announced in a statement released on Tuesday by the Command's Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, who outlined the details of the case against the two officers.

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According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, upheld the findings of the orderly room trial of Inspector Augustine Jeremiah and Corporal Miracle Ehirim of C Division, Asaba, who were captured in a viral video on January 13, 2026.

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The video showed the officers receiving money from a motorist through a POS terminal within the station, leading to charges of "Disobedience to Lawful Order, Extortion and Discreditable Conduct," contrary to the provisions of the Police Act, 2020.

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Following the disciplinary proceedings, Inspector Augustine Jeremiah was reduced in rank from Inspector to Sergeant, while Corporal Miracle Ehirim was demoted from Corporal to Constable.

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CP Yemi Oyeniyi reiterated the Force's stance on extortion, citing Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu's clear prohibition on the use of Point-of-Sale terminals and other electronic payment platforms within Police stations and formations.

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The Commissioner warned that no officer is authorized to demand or receive money from members of the public under any guise, and that any officer found culpable will face disciplinary action.

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Oyeniyi urged officers and men of the Command to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect for citizens' rights, noting that the punishment should serve as a deterrent to others.

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The Commissioner stated that the disciplinary action should serve as a deterrent and reaffirmed the Command's commitment to discipline, accountability, and public trust.

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He also encouraged the public to continue reporting cases of police misconduct through the appropriate channels, assuring that complaints against erring officers would be investigated and treated in accordance with the law.