Yobe police warn operatives against unethical behaviours
The Commissioner of Police, Yobe State Command, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, has warned operatives against indulging in unethical behaviours such as extortion and corrupt practices while discharging their duties. The CP handed down the warning at an emergency meeting with the Command’s Management Team, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and other senior officers at the […] Yobe police warn operatives against unethical behaviours
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The Commissioner of Police, Yobe State Command, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, has warned operatives against indulging in unethical behaviours such as extortion and corrupt practices while discharging their duties.
The CP handed down the warning at an emergency meeting with the Command’s Management Team, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and other senior officers at the State Command Headquarters, Damaturu.
According to a statement released today by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the CP warned that supervisory officers would be held accountable for any professional misconduct committed by personnel under their areas of responsibilities.
He directed DPOs to take full responsibility for activities within their divisions by ensuring effective supervision, proper mentoring of personnel on weapon handling, adherence to human rights principles, civility, and the promotion of community policing.
“Furthermore, the CP warned officers against involvement in civil matters beyond the constitutional mandate of the Police and directed them to maintain professionalism at all times.
“He charged DPOs to intensify raids on criminal hideouts, ensure visibility policing, and sustain round-the-clock patrols within their Areas of Responsibility without prejudice to law-abiding members of the public,” the statement noted.
The Police Commissioner in the statement assured officers and men of the Command of the unwavering commitment of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to personnel welfare, improved working conditions, capacity building, and professional policing standards in line with the renewed hope policing agenda.
He urged them to remain dedicated, disciplined, and committed to the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.
The CP also called on members of the public to continue cooperating with the police in maintaining peace, security, and public safety across the State, while reiterating the command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property.
