The Delta State Police Command emphasized its authority to investigate and prosecute Nigerians with dubious sources of wealth who cannot account for their income.
Police Public Relations Officer Bright Edafe highlighted this stance, asserting the police’s right to apprehend individuals unable to justify their income sources and subsequently take legal action against them.
In a post on his social media handle, Edafe expressed concern about the prevailing perception that questioning what he termed “suspicious wealth” was inappropriate, emphasizing the need to address this trend.
The police spokesman said the country now had cases of kidnapping, ritual killings and internet fraud.
He maintained that the police force had told its operatives to do the right thing and avoid seeing justifiable sources of income as a means to extort Nigerians.
He said, “It is a very sad trend that people feel it’s wrong to question the suspicious wealth of persons who cannot lay claim to any justifiable means of income. We have cases of ritual killings, Kidnapping, and even internet fraud. We tell our men to do the right thing and not take it as an avenue to extort.
“However, any person arrested and can’t justify his source of income should be properly investigated and charged to court when the cockroach in his cupboard has been unveiled. Like me, hate me, I don’t mind, it’s the simple truth.”
