Adamawa Police Launch Investigation Into Allegations Against Jambutu Divisional Police Officer
The Adamawa State Police Command has commenced an investigation into allegations of arbitrary arrests, unlawful detention, and bail extortion involving the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Jambutu Division.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, following public concerns raised in a report titled, “Adamawa Residents Demand Removal of Jambutu DPO Over Alleged Arbitrary Arrests, Bail Extortion.”
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Hamzat Tambai, to conduct a thorough and discreet investigation into the allegations.
The police command emphasized that it does not tolerate any form of professional misconduct, including arbitrary arrests, unlawful detention, extortion, or abuse of office by its personnel.
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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 read.
The command also reiterated that bail remains free across all police formations and warned officers against demanding or accepting money from members of the public as a condition for granting bail.
It further called on individuals with relevant information or evidence related to the case to assist investigators by submitting their complaints to the SCID headquarters in Yola or any nearby police formation.
The Adamawa State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, accountability, transparency, and the protection of citizens’ rights while assuring the public that appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.
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