A shocking video that surfaced on social media showing uniformed officers casually counting bundles of currency within a marked Delta State police patrol vehicle has sparked widespread outrage and called into question the professionalism of the force. The footage, recorded in the patrol van parked at the Area Command in Asaba, triggered immediate public concern over possible extortion or illicit activity by officers entrusted with upholding law and order .
In response to the viral backlash, the Delta State Police Command swiftly identified and apprehended four officers featured in the video. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, the four personnel were promptly summoned and made to present themselves before the Commissioner of Police as part of an expedited internal disciplinary process .
Further clarity reveals that the four officers include two senior-ranking personnel and two inspectors. The two senior officers have been issued formal queries, forcing them to account for their actions. Meanwhile, the two inspectors have been remanded in detention and now face an impending orderly room trial—a formal procedure designed to adjudicate cases of misconduct within the police hierarchy .
Confronting this incident, DSP Edafe reaffirmed the Command’s steadfast commitment to upholding the principles of integrity, professionalism, and public accountability. He emphasized that decisive sanctions will be administered to not only punish wrongdoing but also serve as a strong deterrent to others in the force .
This development comes amid a broader environment of increasing public scrutiny over police conduct in Nigeria. The swift action by the Delta State Police Command signals a growing willingness by regional commands to investigate and discipline officers whose conduct betrays public trust—though many citizens will be watching closely to see that follow-through actions match the rhetoric.
