Nigeria, Feb. 14 -- The police in Rivers State said they have recommended for dismissal three of their officers who abducted two Nigerians and extorted $3, 000 from them.

The police, which disclosed this in an update posted on their X handle on Wednesday, said the decision was taken after an investigation into the allegation against the officers - two assistant police superintendents, Doubara Edonyabo, Talent Mungo, and an inspector, Odey Michael.

"The command is issuing an update as part of our commitment to transparency. After a thorough investigation, the officers have been officially queried and recommended for dismissal as per established procedures," it said in a post on the microblogging site.

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