The command in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bello Katongs, and made available to journalists in Benin said.
Omokaro was apprehended while extorting money from the public. The statement reads.
“The operatives of the Edo State Police Command under the leadership of CP Abutu Yaro, in its renewed effort to curb crimesand other negative vices in the state, on 22/03/2022 at about 1300hrs arrested one Omokaro Edison a dismissed Police Corporal for parading himself as an officer of the Nigeria Police Force.
“He was arrested while extorting members of the public of their hard-earned money. He has since confessed to the crime and will soon be charged in court for Impersonation.
“The Commissioner of Police Edo State Command says the command will continue to sectorize its tactical unit for a more robust patrol and intelligence-based policing.” The statement concluded
