Police probe Adamawa DPO over bail extortion, unlawful detention allegations

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The Adamawa State Police Command has ordered an investigation into allegations of arbitrary arrests, unlawful detention and bail extortion against the Divisional Police Officer of Jambutu Division.

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The command made this known in a statement on Saturday on its X handle by its Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje.

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The statement followed a publication titled, “Adamawa Residents Demand Removal of Jambutu DPO Over Alleged Arbitrary Arrests, Bail Extortion.”

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The command said it took the allegations seriously and had directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Hamzat Tambai, to conduct a thorough and discreet investigation.

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“The Command takes the allegations seriously and wishes to state categorically that it does not condone arbitrary arrests, unlawful detention, extortion, or any form of professional misconduct by its personnel,” the statement said.

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The command also reiterated that bail was free and warned police officers against demanding money from members of the public in exchange for bail.

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“Bail is free, and no police officer is authorised to demand or receive money from members of the public as a condition for granting bail,” it said.

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The police urged anyone with information relating to the allegations to come forward and assist the investigation by providing specific details and available evidence.

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It advised members of the public to submit such information to the SCID headquarters in Yola or the nearest police formation.

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The command reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, accountability and respect for the rights of citizens.

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