Delta Police Redeploy Jesse DPO Over Alleged ₦2.5m Extortion, Detain Officer

The Delta State Police Command has ordered the immediate removal and redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jesse Division in Ethiope-West Local Government Area, Chidi Nwabuzor, following allegations that he and other officers extorted ₦2.5 million from a citizen.

The affected officer, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), has been redeployed to the State Police Headquarters pending the outcome of an investigation.

Officer Detained, X-Squad to Investigate

A police constable identified as Bright has been detained in connection with the allegation. The Commissioner of Police, Delta State, Aina Adesola, also directed the Command’s X-Squad to conduct a full investigation into the matter.

The development was confirmed in a statement issued in Warri by the Command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, a Superintendent of Police.

Allegation Emerged From Viral Video

According to the police, the Command became aware of the matter following a viral video in which a woman alleged that officers identified as Bright, Usman, and the DPO of Jesse Division extorted ₦2.5 million from her, allegedly in exchange for the release of her brother from custody.

SP Edafe said the Command carefully reviewed the video before taking action.

Background of the Arrest

The police spokesperson explained that on January 1, 2026, the youth leader of Jesse community arrested several suspects and handed them over to the Jesse Police Division.

Among the suspects was the complainant’s younger brother, later identified as Israel Onojeruo, aged 20.

According to police findings, Onojeruo was arrested based on the confession of another suspect, Okoro Desmond, who allegedly claimed he sold a firearm to him.

The suspects were later transferred to the State Anti-Cult Unit (SACU) for further investigation.

DPO Removed Over Multiple Complaints

SP Edafe stated that the removal of the Jesse DPO was not solely based on the viral allegation but also followed a series of complaints of extortion and unprofessional conduct received from different quarters.

He noted that CP Adesola promptly listened to the complaint and ordered immediate action in line with the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on misconduct.

Police Assure Public of Transparency

The Command assured members of the public that any officer found guilty of extortion or unprofessional conduct would be dealt with decisively in accordance with the Police Act and relevant regulations.

“The Commissioner of Police wishes to emphasise that the Command under his leadership will not tolerate extortion, intimidation, incivility, or any form of unprofessional behaviour by officers,” the statement said.

The police further encouraged members of the public to report misconduct through the Command’s Complaint Response Unit (CRU) channels whenever necessary.