Enugu: Police chief warns officers against extortion, rights violations
The police commissioner in Enugu, Mamman Giwa, has warned senior and supervisory officers against degrading treatment of citizens, unprofessional conduct and extortion.
Mr Giwa ‌gave the warning on Wednesday during an emergency conference with senior officers at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess, Agbani Road, Enugu.
Mr Giwa also directed them to strengthen supervision of personnel and enhance security management for political and election-related activities ahead of the 2027 General Elections. He said the emergency conference followed directives issued by the inspector-general of police, Olatunji Disu, during a virtual strategic conference with senior officers on Tuesday.
He noted that Mr Disu restated the need for professionalism, compliance with police social media policies, adapting policing to contemporary realities, respectful treatment of citizens, and effective management of political activities and 2027 election security.
“It is clear that officers cannot effectively discharge their policing responsibilities without treating citizens with respect and conducting their duties in accordance with extant laws and established professional standards,” he said.
Mr Giwa charged senior officers to take responsibility for the conduct of operatives under their supervision, warning that any officer found engaging in misconduct would face the consequences.
(NAN)
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