9th May, 2015
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase has warned police officers against corrupt practices and has set up monitoring teams to check police performance.
In a statement issued by Emmanuel Ojukwu, police public relations officer, Arase said in enforcing the Police Anti-Corruption Initiative, he directed that IGP teams on monitoring of police performance should immediately commence the monitoring of activities and conduct of police officers on the highways, police stations and formations nationwide.
Arase expressed his resolve to rid the force of all forms of corruption and warns officers and men to desist from corrupt practices.
He further urged officers and men of the force to be mindful of the constitutional rights of the citizenry, while performing their statutory duties, warning against excessive use of force and unjustifiable application of lethal weapons contrary to standing rules of engagement, as the force will not hesitate to punish indicted officers.
In addition, the IGP, on behalf of the Police High Command, commended the general public for their understanding, cooperation and support to the Force in the face of the current security challenges.
He reminded members of the public that they are key actors in the task of policing Nigeria and should continue to actively collaborate with the Force in exposing societal ills, including ills within the Force.