Imo State police arrest three over alleged motorist extortion

The Imo State Police Command has detained a traffic warden and two members of the State Civil Guard Corps following a viral video showing the alleged harassment and extortion of a motorist in Owerri. The incident, which occurred on October 8, 2026, involved the operatives allegedly demanding N15,000 from a driver who was reportedly operating without a license.

The identified individuals are Inspector Chinewe Ejiogu, attached to the Shell Camp Divisional Police Headquarters, and State Civil Guard Corps personnel Kelechi Nzediagwu and Onyedikachi Chibuike. All three are currently held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).

Police spokesperson SP Henry Okoye condemned the behavior as unacceptable and contrary to the standards of integrity expected of law enforcement. Commissioner of Police Audu Garba Bosso has ordered the Complaint Response Unit to investigate the matter, and authorities have urged the victim to provide further information to assist the probe.