The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, has ordered the immediate removal of the Jesse Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ethiope East Local Government Area over allegations of extortion.

The DPO is accused of collaborating with two junior officers, identified as Bright and Usman, in demanding N2,500,000 from a woman in exchange for the release of her brother, who was in police custody.

According to a statement by the Command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, the incident came to light after a video recording went viral, showing the woman’s allegations.

The statement added:
“On January 1, 2026, the youth leader of Jesse community arrested some suspects and brought them to the police station. Among the suspects was the narrator’s younger brother, identified as Israel Onojeruo, aged 20 years.”

The police command said it is investigating the matter further and assured the public that appropriate disciplinary actions would be taken against any officer found guilty.