The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG ) zone two, Joseph Mbu, has again warned police personnel to shun indiscipline or face his wrath.
He made the call at the weekend after meeting the Commissioners of Police in the zone for a review of some of the issues raised at the security summit held in Abuja.
He frowned at drunkenness of policemen, bribery, extortion, abuse of power and shabby dressing, vowing to deal decisively with any personnel found wanting.
The AIG directed senior police officers to assume position of leadership and discipline any errant junior officer they come across, adding that the Commissioners of Police cannot be everywhere at the same time.
Mbu, who expressed hope for a better police, noted that with the promise of funding made by President Muhammadu Buhari, the force would no longer go cap in hands begging for money from state governors and local government chairmen.
According to the AIG, the Nigeria Police had been turned to beggars and nuisance to the point that state governors and chairmen no longer like taking phone calls from police commissioners, area commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs).
Mbu, who also frowned at the activities of land grabbers, accused police personnel of shielding the criminal elements, warning them to desist because their actions were hindering development and scaring investors.
The AIG threatened to prosecute any police personnel found conniving with land grabbers alongside the suspects, adding that he would not tolerate anyone who drags the force’ reputation to the mud.
He reminded them of the policy statement of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, demanding that every police personnel must respect the human rights of citizens.
He said,” There is a new dawn now in the Nigeria Police and there is hope now that the police will improve.
“Because of the address of the President and Commander in Chief at the opening of the security summit, the Nigeria police would soon smile.
“But we must work hard and maintain integrity because the President has promised to take care of us. “
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