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The command has launched an investigation into the details of the event and the alleged extortion.
Ganiyu Dauda, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Igbara-Oke in the Ifedore Local Government Area, has been accused of extortion, and the Law Enforcement Command in Ondo State has begun an investigation into the claims.
A disagreement between some members of a drivers’ union and police officers regarding the towing of an accident vehicle into the Igbara-Oke Divisional Police station is said to have been the impetus for the protest that took place.
On Friday, April 11, residents of the neighborhood staged a demonstration in which they accused the District Public Official (DPO) and his operatives of extorting money from locals.
This led to the investigations being conducted. As a demonstration of their displeasure with the alleged extortion, the demonstrators, who were spotted carrying leaves, sealed off the primary road that led into the town.
Concerns have been raised among local residents as a result of the demonstration, which has brought attention to the activities of the local laws enforcement authorities.
According to the DSP Olushola Ayanlade, who serves as the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, an inquiry has been initiated into the accusations.
Individuals who were in possession of pertinent information on the extortion allegations were strongly encouraged to come forward and assist the inquiry.
DSP Olushola said, “The command has launched an investigation into the details of the event and the alleged extortion. Although nobody has come forward to lay any report concerning the allegation against the DPO, anybody that has concrete evidence against the DPO or any of our men should please come forward with the facts.”