The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Barde, has said an officer is currently facing trial over extortion of N350, 000 from a resident.
He said the money was returned to the owner while the police officer, whose name he did not reveal, was detained.
He also said that since last December, he has approved the dismissal of eight police officers for involvement in various offences and unprofessional conduct while more than 20 others are facing orderly room trial.
The command spokesman, Henry Okoye, said the CP made the disclosure while fielding questions during an Interviews, in an Owerri-based radio programme, People’s Assembly.
Mr Okoye, disclosed that the CP ordered their dismissal and orderly room trial because of their involvement in the crimes.
Also, 80 suspected criminals, who committed various offences ranging from conspiracy, armed robbery, murder and rape have been arrested by operatives of the command.
He added that those facing trial would be sanctioned according to the outcome and gravity of their offences.
