The Police Command in Ondo have cautioned its officers against extortion and abuse of power during the lockdown order by the state government to contain spread of Coronavirus disease.
CSP Theo Lee-Ikoro, the spokesman of the Command, made the call in an interview on Monday in Okitipupa.
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He said that the Command would deal decisively with any officer caught in the web of collecting bribe or caught in abuse of power on residents who flout the order.
He urged residents of the state to report to the Command’s headquarters in Akure any officer involved in such offence.
“The Commissioner of Police, Undie Adie have warned our officers not to indulge in extortion or abuse of power on residents.
“I am sure you are aware of what happened to those police officers caught in Lagos, so any officer caught in the web of such act, will be dealt with accordingly.
“The public should please report any officer caught in such act to the Command’s headquarters immediately and prompt action will be taken,” Lee-Ikoro said.
He, however, urged residents in the state to be law abiding and ensure total compliance to the state government order that was for their safety and well-being.
Our correspondents reports that the Ondo State government last week ordered the closure of all its land borders to neighbouring states of Edo, Ekiti and Ogun and also ordered the stay at home for residents to contain the Coronavirus pandemic.
