The Inspector General of Police ( IGP), Mohammed Adamu has warned officers to desist from extorting and molesting motorists plying the roads during the Christmas and New Year festivities.
“The IGP strongly warns police operatives, especially those detailed to man the high-ways to desist from all forms of misconducts and abuse of the rights of the citizenry and to adhere strictly to laid-down rules and standard operating procedures of the Force. “He further warns that any reported act bordering on unprofessionalism, including extortion and intimidation of road users will be investigated and decisively punished.”
A statement today, December 22 by the spokesman in the Police Force Headquarters, Frank Mba quoted the IGP as having directed the Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police in charge of Zonal and State Commands nationwide to ensure that no stone is left unturned towards effectively implementing appropriate crime prevention strategies before, during and after the festivities.
He was quoted also of tressing the need for effective deployment of both human and material assets of the Force in protecting the major highways, recreational centres, motor – parks, places of worship, financial institutions and Government/Private Infrastructures amongst others.
The statement said that the police boss directed the supervisory officers to ensure that they are personally on ground to monitor and supervise the officers and men under their watch for optimal performance.
The IGP expressed profound gratitude to Nigerians for their unwavering support to the Police and other security agencies throughout the year.
“He also, on behalf of the entire officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force heartily felicitates with all Nigerians as they celebrate the Yuletide and New Year.”
