The Delta State Police Command has confirmed disciplinary action against the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the GRA Police Station, Asaba, following a viral complaint by Tomi Akporoghene Wojuola, who alleged he was framed for murder and extorted after attempting to help a dying stranger.
Responding to the controversy on Facebook, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, disclosed that the matter had been addressed internally.
According to Edafe, Wojuola has been contacted by the police authorities, the DPO has been removed from his position and sanctioned, and the money allegedly extorted from the complainant has been fully refunded.
“The guy has since been contacted, the DPO removed and sanctioned, and the money refunded,” Edafe stated, as public outrage over the case continued to build on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter).
The Nigeria Police Force had summoned the DPO of GRA Asaba, CSP Christopher Udoh (also known as Odoh), to Force Headquarters in Abuja over allegations of misconduct.
Also, the Police Complaint Response Unit had earlier confirmed that the officer was expected to answer questions as part of an ongoing investigation.
Wojuola had narrated how he encountered a young man who collapsed by the roadside in Asaba earlier in the year.
Acting as a good Samaritan, he sought medical advice and rushed the man to a hospital, where the victim later died.
Wojuola said he insisted on informing the police, believing he had done the right thing, but was instead accused of murder at the GRA Police Station.
According to his account, his statement was taken under caution, he was threatened and mocked for trying to help, and he was only spared prosecution after intervention by a senior government official.
He further alleged that the police emptied his bank account under the guise of bail, leaving him with just ₦2,000.
The incident sparked widespread condemnation, with many Nigerians citing it as a reason people now hesitate to assist victims in emergencies.
Wojuola himself said the experience made him understand why bystanders often choose to record incidents rather than intervene.
With the Delta State Police Command now confirming sanctions and a refund, the development marks a significant shift from the earlier uncertainty surrounding the case.
However, public scrutiny remains high, as many Nigerians are calling for greater transparency and stronger accountability measures to deter similar abuses within the force.
