A senior police officer in Akwa Ibom State has drawn widespread praise for rejecting an N800,000 bribe offered to him in an attempt to compromise an armed robbery investigation.
The officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ebong Thompson, turned down the offer made by one Emmanuel Mendie Peter, who allegedly sought to bribe his way through to secure the release of a suspected armed robber, 53-year-old David Samuel Isaac.
Spokesperson for the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, DSP Timfon John, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Friday. She said the attempted bribery took place at the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit.
According to her, the suspect, Isaac, was arrested after police traced a Samsung phone, stolen at gunpoint, to his possession. Further checks revealed that Isaac is a serial offender who had previously been charged with similar crimes.
“In a shocking move, a man identified as Emmanuel Mendie Peter came into the SWAT office with N800,000 in cash, intending to bribe CSP Thompson in order to facilitate the suspect’s release and cover up the case,” the statement read.
“But the officer stood firm and refused to compromise. He chose professionalism and integrity over corruption, and we are proud of his conduct,” the PPRO added.
Following the attempted bribe, Emmanuel Peter was immediately arrested and detained alongside Isaac, while investigations into their activities continue.
In recognition of his exemplary conduct, the Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, issued a letter of commendation to CSP Thompson and his team.
He praised the officer’s integrity during the monthly briefing with personnel, urging other officers to emulate such conduct.
“This act of discipline and honour must be emulated by others in the Force. We must not allow suspects or any member of the public to derail our investigations through bribery,” the CP said.
He also warned the public against attempting to influence police work through illegal means, stating that anyone caught in the act would face prosecution.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to upholding professionalism, accountability, and integrity in law enforcement.
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