SASA OFFICER DISMISSED OVER THEFT ALLEGATION DURING OPERATION IN OBA
The Managing Director of the Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad (SASA), Mr. Monday Nwokoye, has reacted to a viral video circulating online involving one of the agencyโs officers accused of stealing money during an operation in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area.
According to Mr. Nwokoye, the video is authentic but the incident did not happen recently, as it occurred in 2025. He revealed that the officer involved was immediately subjected to internal disciplinary measures, adequately punished, and subsequently dismissed from the agency.
The SASA boss explained that the officer was part of a team deployed for an operation targeting an alleged drug dealer in Oba. Following the arrest, the suspect reportedly raised concerns that some money went missing during the operation.
He further stated that the team leader, said to be from Nando in Anambra East Local Government Area, launched an internal investigation involving all officers who participated in the operation. After interrogation, the accused officer was identified as the person responsible for the act.
Mr. Nwokoye stressed that the Soludo administration maintains zero tolerance for misconduct, criminality, extortion, and stealing within any government-backed security outfit. He also appreciated Ndi Anambra for their continued cooperation and support towards sanitizing the state.
