Muyiwa Adejobi

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested several officers accused of demanding money from the family of a missing girl before initiating action on the case.

The Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, made this disclosure in a post via X handle on Saturday.

Adejobi stated that the arrested officers are in detention.

“Otta missing girl: The policemen who demanded money before they could attend to the case have been arrested and are now in detention for disciplinary action,” the post read.

The Force spokesman further reaffirmed the police’s commitment to locating the missing girl, assuring the public that she would be found soon.

“The Ogun State Police Command has been on the case. The girl will be found as soon as possible. We also urge the family of the victim to cooperate with the police,” he added.

He had earlier issued a stern warning to officers against using the name of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to perpetuate fraud, advising the public to report such cases.