A dismissed police officer, Michael Effiong, has been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command for allegedly impersonating a serving police sergeant.

The state Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Eribo disclosed this while briefing journalists on the activities of the State Police Command since assumption of office on 14th September 2024.

“On 26/09/2024 at about 11:50am, Operatives of the Command while on routine patrol along Stadium Road, Uyo intercepted a man in police uniform who was later identified with F/No. 527064 CPL. Michael Effiong, native of Nung Udoe, Ibesikpo Asutan LG,” he stated.

“On interrogation, he stated that he was dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force in 2011 while serving at Abia State Command. Subject could not give a satisfactory explanation why he is in Police uniform.

“A search was conducted on him and one warrant card bearing Sgt. Michael Effiong, three passport photographs with Corporal rank were recovered from him. Suspect will be charged to Court.”

He urged all officers and men of the command to rise up to their responsibilities.

“We shall not hesitate to reward any outstanding police officer or officers for doing a good job, while at the same time punish the erring ones,”

“Justice must be done and seen to be served on all citizens, we must treat citizens with courtesy and fairness at all times. Extortion of any kind will not be tolerated by the Command’s hierarchy,” he added.