The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Police Command, CP Danladi Isa has warned officers serving in the Command against engaging in abuse of power, unlawful detention of suspects and charging of cases to court without thorough investigation.
Stressing the need for thoroughness in stop-and-search operations, he urged officers to ensure professionalism, respect human rights and to strictly adhere to due process.
The Commissioner of Police stated this at the Police Officers' Mess in Umuahia on Thursday, in commemoration of the National Police Day celebration.
CP Isa, who held a strategic conference with officers of the Command, including Area Commanders, DPOs, HODs and Tactical Team Commanders, urged officers to uphold the highest standards of service, reflecting the evolving modern Nigeria Police Force of international standard.
He also encouraged routine stakeholders' engagement, educating members of the public against the rising cases of mob action.
In the spirit of the National police Day celebration, the CP honored the two recently retired officers, ACP Uduak Isaac and ACP Afokwalam Gabriel Nneji for their meritorious service to their father land.
