The
Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar has warned the policemen against
excessive use of force and unjustifiable application of lethal weapons on the
citizenries contrary to standing rules of engagement, as the Force will not
hesitate to punish indicted defaulters. This was even as he
reminded Assistant Inspector Generals of Police and Commissioners of Police in
all formations, to continue to make sure that road blocks do not return.
Speaking
through the Force spokesman, Frank Mba, Abubakar expressed his resolve to rid
the Force of all forms of corruption.
He
charged all his men to desist from corrupt practices in line with the Code of
Conduct and Professional Standards for members of the Force.
He
also charges the X-Squad – an internal Police Department which monitors the
enforcement of discipline within the Force - to step-up the monitoring of
Police personnel to stem corrupt practices within the Force.
Mba
said: “The IGP further urges officers and men of the Force to be mindful of the
constitutional rights of the citizenry, while performing their statutory
duties, warning against excessive use of force and unjustifiable application of
lethal weapons contrary to standing rules of engagement, as the Force will not
hesitate to punish indicted defaulters.”
“The
IG has also restated his
commitment to reforming the Nigeria Police Force and returning it to a path of
professionalism in line with international best practices and the
transformation policy of the Federal Government. This position is
contained in a circular issued on August, 21, 2013, from Force Headquarters,
Abuja and addressed to all Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police,
Command Commissioners of Police, Heads of Departments and Formations.”
Abubakar reminded Zonal AIGs and State
Command CPs that the ban on road blocks subsists and should therefore ensure
that it is strictly enforced. While reiterating his resolve to punish all wrong
doings, the IGP equally promises to do all within his power to uplift the
welfare and working conditions of the personnel of the Force and to reward and
encourage excellent and extra-ordinary feats by members of the
Force.
In
addition, the IGP, on behalf of the Police High Command, commends the general
public for their understanding, cooperation and support for the Force in the
face of the current security challenges. He reminds members of the public
that they are key actors in the task of policing Nigeria and should continue to
actively collaborate with the Force in exposing societal ills, including ills
within the Force. He assures that the Force will continue to do all within
available resources to serve the public better.
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