Edith CHUKU
The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale, has issued a stern warning to police officers in the state against unlawful arrests.
Adawale also cautioned against arbitrary detention and any actions that violate the rights of members of the public.
The CP emphasized that all arrests and detentions must strictly comply with the law and established police procedures.
The police commissioner gave these charges on Sunday, during an unannounced duty tour of five police divisions in Ogbia and Nembe local government areas of the state.
He assured residents of the command’s resolve to sustain its supervisory efforts to promote effective, responsive and professional policing across the state.
He inspected police divisions including Otuokpoti, Kolo and Ogbia in Ogbia LGA, as well as Nembe Ogbolomabiri and Nembe Bassambiri in Nembe LGA.
He also inspected station facilities, detention areas and duty posts to assess personnel readiness, discipline, sanitation and compliance with police regulations.
The CP charged police personnel to uphold professionalism, discipline and alertness in the discharge of their duties.
He directed Divisional Police Officers DPOs, to maintain clean and functional stations, strengthen supervision and ensure that officers remain alert and professional at all times.
