Police Dismiss 6 Officers For Misconduct Over Rivers Re-run Elections

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Six policemen have been paraded by the Police authorities for involvement in electoral malpractices during last month's parliamentary re-run elections in Rivers State.

The six officers are Inspector Eyong Victor (AP/No.177893 ), Sergeant Peter Ekpo ( F/No. 400872 ) Sergeant Oguni Goodluck (F/No.374585 ), Sergeant Orji Nwoke (F/No. 385870), Sergeant Okpe Ezekiel (F/No. 234216) and Sergeant Tanko Akor ( F/No. 437983).

The affected officers, according to statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Don N. Awunah, were in the convoy of Rivers State governor, Mr. Neysom Wike, on the day of the election. The statement explained that the officers misused the firearms in their possession contrary to the provisions of Force Order 237.


SOURCE: SAHARA REPORTERS