The Adamawa State Police Command has ordered an investigation into allegations of arbitrary arrests, unlawful detention and bail extortion levelled against the Divisional Police Officer of Jambutu Division.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje said in a press statement that the allegations were contained in a publication titled “Adamawa Residents Demand Removal of Jambutu DPO Over Alleged Arbitrary Arrests, Bail Extortion.”
Reacting to the report, the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabiru Umar Hassan, fdc, directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, DCP Hamzat Tambai, to conduct a thorough and discreet investigation into the allegations.
The Command said it does not condone arbitrary arrests, unlawful detention, extortion or any form of professional misconduct by its personnel.
It also reiterated that police bail is free, stressing that no police officer is authorised to demand or receive money from members of the public as a condition for granting bail.
The Command urged anyone with complaints or information concerning the allegations to come forward and assist the investigation by providing specific details and available evidence to the SCID Headquarters in Yola or the nearest police formation.
The Adamawa State Police Command said it remains committed to professionalism, accountability and respect for the fundamental rights of citizens.
