Following a trending video where a police traffic warden and two staff of the Imo State Civil Guard Corp were captured harassing and extorting a motorist who was allegedly driving without valid drivers’ license in Owerri on October, 8, 2026, the Imo state Police Command, in release dated October, 12 2026, condemned in very strong terms the conduct exhibited in the video adding that it is strictly at variance with the standards, discipline and integrity expected of law enforcement personnel.
A release signed by the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer Henry Okoye and dated 9 2026, said, “the police officer involved in the matter has been identified as Inspector Chinenwe Ejiogu, attached to the Shell Camp Divisional Police Headquarters, while the two State Civil Guard Corps personnel have been identified as Mr Kelechi Nzediagwu and Mr Onyedikachi Chibuike. They are currently detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, psc(+), mnips, has directed the Command’s Complaint Response (CRU) Unit to investigate the incident. The affected motorist is urged to report to the unit and provide relevant information to assist the investigation. Appropriate disciplinary action will follow upon its conclusion.
The Command reiterates that no traffic violation justifies extortion, harassment, or abuse of office. All personnel have been warned to discharge their duties in accordance with the law and treat members of the public with respect”.
