Rivers State Police Arrest Three Officers for Extortion

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers for their alleged involvement in extorting motorists in Port Harcourt. The officers—**Inspectors Sarah Anendei, Caroline Promise,** and **Christiana Jatau**—were apprehended under the Rumuokoro flyover in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where they operated an unauthorized checkpoint.

Reports indicate that the three female officers have been engaged in illegal activities for an extended period. The arrest was confirmed by Police Public Relations Officer **Grace Iringe-Koko**, a Superintendent of Police, who stated that the command had been monitoring their actions following complaints from the public.

At the time of their arrest, two of the officers were not in uniform, further violating police protocol. Iringe-Koko reported that money extorted from motorists was discovered on the officers during the operation.

She stated, “The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers following a coordinated monitoring patrol by operatives from the Commissioner of Police team, CP Monitoring Unit, on October 29, 2024. The operation, conducted around 3 PM under the Rumuokoro Flyover, led to the arrest of Inspectors Sarah Anendei, Caroline Promise, and Christiana Jatau, who were caught engaging in corrupt practices against innocent motorists.”

“Two of the officers, Inspectors Caroline Promise and Christiana Jatau, were found conducting this unprofessional behavior while out of uniform, further contravening police standards. Their misconduct was captured on video by a mobile phone, providing clear evidence of their actions,” she added.

Following a swift on-site investigation, the officers were searched, and the money taken from motorists was recovered. Currently, the officers are in detention and awaiting appropriate disciplinary measures.

The Rivers State Police Command reiterated its commitment to professional integrity and assured the public that any personnel found violating the principles of service will be held accountable.