The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, on December 28, set up a monitoring team led by an Assistant Commissioner of Police to evaluate and oversee the conduct of police personnel at checkpoints within the state.
A press statement issued by the Imo State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed that the commissioner made this decision after conducting an operational assessment of key security points across the state to ensure public safety during the ongoing festive season.
ASP Okoye further stated that the commissioner focused on officers engaged in stop-and-search and traffic control duties, evaluating their performance and adherence to the ethics of the Nigeria Police Force.
He explained that to ensure personnel operate within the ambit of the Police Act, the commissioner deployed a mobile patrol team led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the IGP X-Squad.
According to the press statement, the team will work in synergy with other security agencies, continuously patrolling the state to monitor and ensure that personnel adhere to professional conduct and refrain from any form of corrupt practices, including extortion and incivility towards the public.
Aboki urged officers to maintain professionalism, respect, and courtesy in their interactions with the public, stressing that any unprofessional behaviour, especially extortion, would not be tolerated.
The command’s spokesperson also noted that the Commissioner of Police reviewed the state’s overall security arrangements in collaboration with other security agencies to ensure that all personnel are strategically deployed to maintain law and order throughout the holiday period.
“Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or misconduct by erring personnel via 0803 477 3600 or 0814 802 4755,” the statement said.
