The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Abia State has assumed duty with a warning to officers and personnel of the command against indiscipline, misconduct and actions capable of undermining public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
The new commissioner said discipline would remain a major priority under his leadership, stressing that officers must conduct themselves professionally and respect the rights of citizens while carrying out their duties.
He urged personnel to remain committed to protecting lives and property, maintaining law and order and responding promptly to security concerns across the state.
The commissioner’s assumption of office comes as part of the routine deployment and leadership changes within the Nigeria Police Force aimed at strengthening security operations across the country.
He is expected to work with officers, other security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders and residents to address security challenges confronting Abia.
The police leadership also emphasised the importance of intelligence gathering and community cooperation in tackling crime. Residents were encouraged to provide credible information about criminal activities and suspicious movements to security agencies.
The new commissioner warned that officers who engage in corruption, extortion, abuse of power or other forms of misconduct would face appropriate disciplinary measures. He stressed that the police must earn the confidence of the public through professional and responsible conduct.
The command is also expected to strengthen operations against kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, trafficking and other criminal activities.
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The commissioner called on officers to respect the rule of law and ensure that suspects and members of the public are treated fairly during investigations and enforcement operations.
He further urged personnel to remain politically neutral and avoid activities capable of compromising the integrity of the police during political or electoral activities.
The leadership change is expected to bring renewed attention to security operations across Abia, with residents hoping that the command will strengthen patrols and intelligence-led policing.
The new commissioner assured the people of Abia that the police would remain accessible and responsive to their security needs.
He appealed to residents to support the command by sharing useful information and cooperating with lawful police operations.
The commissioner concluded by urging his officers to remember that professionalism, discipline and respect for citizens are essential to effective policing and the restoration of public confidence in the force.