Delta Police Demote Two Officers Over POS Extortion, Reaffirm Ban on Electronic Payments in Police Stations

By Chukwunonso Eric, Warri.

The Delta State Police Command has demoted two police officers found guilty of extortion after they were captured in a viral video receiving money from a motorist through a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal inside a police station in Asaba.

The disciplinary action followed an orderly room trial, the outcome of which was upheld by the Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, according to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe.

The officers, Inspector Augustine Jeremiah and Corporal Miracle Ehirim, both attached to ‘C’ Division, Asaba, were found guilty of disobedience to lawful order, extortion, and discreditable conduct, contrary to the provisions of the Police Act, 2020.

As part of the disciplinary measures, Inspector Jeremiah was reduced in rank to Sergeant, while Corporal Ehirim was demoted to the rank of Constable.

The incident stemmed from a viral video recorded on January 13, 2026, showing the officers receiving money from a motorist through a POS terminal within the police station, an act that drew widespread public condemnation.

Reaffirming the Force’s stance against corruption, CP Oyeniyi reiterated the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, zero-tolerance policy on extortion and professional misconduct. He stressed that the use of Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals and other electronic payment platforms in police stations and formations remains strictly prohibited.

The Commissioner warned that no police officer is authorized to demand or receive money from members of the public under any guise, adding that any personnel found violating the directive would face severe disciplinary action.

He further urged officers and men of the Command to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect for the rights of citizens, noting that the punishment imposed on the officers should serve as a deterrent to others.

CP Oyeniyi also reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to discipline, accountability, and rebuilding public trust, while encouraging residents to report cases of police misconduct through the Command’s Complaint Response Unit.

The Delta State Police Command maintained that it remains committed to sanitizing the Force and ensuring that erring officers are held accountable in line with established disciplinary procedures.