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Speaker 1: Edo State Police Commissioner Monday Agberonica has cautioned operators a

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point of sale POS to be careful while allowing men

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of the Nigeria Police Force NPF in unmarked vehicles to

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transact with them, with specific instructions that the POS operators

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in the state must henceforth demand and keep the official

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records of such policemen or policemen he or she decides

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to do business with before initiating any financial transaction with

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the security operatives. The Commissioner of Police made this known

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on Thursday after he hosted a group of stakeholders in

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the entertainment industry in the state or a meeting held

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at the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday, following the massive public

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outcry which include voices from some popular entertainment celebrities like

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A for a Gift Sooha Akaedo, Princess Lawrence Osrenko akamc Casino,

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Baldamosi agbon Georg Jonathan aka Enopikin, among others who trend

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on social media the allegation of policemen constantly harassing and

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extorting money from young Nigerians in the ancient city Benin City,

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the Edo State Capitol, the allegations apparently gave further sufficient

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strength to the virtual evidence of a white lady scene

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on social media. On April twenty seventh, twenty twenty five,

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video recording group of policemen along the Airport Road in

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Benin City who allegedly turned official roadblock of stop and

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searched to prevent crime into a criminal ambush of threatening

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to attack innocent citizens, probably to rob them at gunpoint

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by thus forcing them to pay them certain amount of

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money through the aid of a POS operator. Also during

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the week, the Commissioner of Police in Edo State held

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a meeting with the state Resident Anti Corruption Commissioner of

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the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission icpc

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iowed Primo, where both discussed ways to curb acts of

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extortions in the state. CSP mos Is Yamu, the Edo

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State Police comp Command public relations officer, in a statement

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made available on Thursday, stated that the Heado State Command

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is aware of some social media reports alleging policemen involvement

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in certain acts of harassment and or extortion in the state.

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In a deliberate effort to checkmate and arrest the situation,

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the Heado State Commissioner of Police CP Monday Agbernica, FDC

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has mapped out some steps, part of which was an

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engagement with social media influences in the state held in

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his office on the thirteenth of May twenty twenty five,

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and directed the immediate reform of the Anti Money Laundering Unit.

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CP Agbernica further directed that henceforth, one, all policemen in

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the state, tactical teams, area commands and other special teams

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must have their name tags sown permanently on their uniforms. Two,

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all unmarked vehicles used by the aforementioned teams must carry

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stickers on the front and both sides of the vehicle

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while on any assign. Three, all pos operators in the

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state are to be cautious when transacting with police offices

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in unmarked vehicles. They must ensure the particulars of such

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policemen are taken for record and reference purposes before transacting

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with them. These are in addition to the immediate retraining

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of personnel across the state, including area commands and divisions.

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The Commissioner of Police warned that any policeman or team

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found violating these directives would be decisively dealt with. As

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he directed the x squad to insure compliance with these directives.

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The command is also using this medium to appeal to

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members of the public to report any act of extortion

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harassment by policemen to the following phone numbers. Commissioner of

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Police eight one three two nine one nine five seven six.

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Police Public Relations Officer PPRO eight three six three six

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three five three one. Public Complaints Bureau pc e b

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O eight one five nine nine nine three three five

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Complaints Response Unit CRU eight one three eight nine nine

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nine two. Edo State Commissioner of Police expresses renewed commitment

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to protect lives and properties devoid of harassment or extortion. Meanwhile,

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an open letter written by Himafid and Amadiodie Stephen, a

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Facebook user and a native of the state, highlighted the

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pains and sufferings people are being subjected to by policemen

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committing the act of criminal harassment and extortions in the state.

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The Facebook user said, I am writing to bring to

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your attention the alarming rate of police extortion and brutality

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in Edo State. These issues have severe consequences on the

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lives of citizens, undermine trust in law enforcement and Hindus

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socioeconomic development. Extortion citizens are frequently subjected to unwarranted stops, searches,

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and demands for bribes. Brutality, physical and verbal abuse by

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police offices have become all too common, fear and trauma.

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The prevalence of these issues has instilled fear and trauma

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in the minds of citizens. Reform Implement reforms to address

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systemic issues within the police force. Accountability insure offices are

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held accountable for misconduct. Training. Provide training on human rights,

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community policing, and professionalism. Community engagement. Foster positive relationships between

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police and citizens. Establish oversight bodies, create independent bodies to

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investigate complaints against police offices. Increase transparency. Make police operations

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more transparent, including body cameras and dash cams. Community outreach.

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Engage with citizens, Listen to concerns and build trust. Officer welfare,

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improve officer wealth to reduce stress and burnout. Call to action.

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We urge you to take immediate action to address these issues.

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The people of Edo State deserve a safe and just

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society where law enforcement agencies serve and protect with integrity. Conclusion,

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we believe that with your leadership, we can create a

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better future for Edo State. We look forward to seeing

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tangible reforms and actions that prioritize the safety and dignity

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of all citizens. Meeting with the Resident Anti Corruption Commissioner

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of ICPC at Police Headquarters in Benin City, Edo State,

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the Police Command PROO reported that in a bid to

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enhance into agency collaboration and promote integrity in the fight

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against corruption, the Edo State Commissioner of Police CP Monday

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Agberonica FDC played host to the Resident Anti Corruption Commissioner

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of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission ICPC,

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missus iOS Primo at the Command headquarters in Benin City

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on Wednesday, May fourteenth, twenty twenty five. During the visit,

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Missus Primo solicited collaboration and co operation from the Edo

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State Police Command, emphasizing the importance of synergy between agencies

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in tackling corruption and other related offenses. C P Agbernica,

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in his response, assured the ICPC Resident Commissioner of the

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necessary support and co operation from the Police Command. The

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Commissioner of Police reiterated his commitment to upholding the highest

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standards of integrity and professionalism in the discharge of duties

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by police offices in the state. He also expressed his

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willingness to work closely with the ICPC and other anti

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corruption agencies to ensure a corruption free policing environment in

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Edo State. In another news, the police spokesperson issued a

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photos press release and said the Commissioner of Police Edo

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State Command CP Monday Agberonica f DC, accompanied by the

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Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Operations DCP Benjamin A. Bank,

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the Divisional Police Officer DPO Evbutubu Division CSPI for Uadia

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E and the Officer in Charge of Marine Police Benin

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CSP Courage Ogbonwin on a strategic visit to Gelajala Riverine

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area in Ovia Northeast local government area of Edo State,

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bordering Delta, Coggi and Londo States. The visit was aimed

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at identifying flash points that criminals may take advantage of

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and to work out strategies to ensure a safer environment

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for residents and preventing any security challenge Qui Uni