I.G Advises Personnel Against Corruption, Human Rights Abuse
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Wednesday advised personnel of the force against corruption and abuse of rights of Nigerians.
Idris gave the advice at the opening of the training of police officers on the effective implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) in Abuja.
The training was organised by the Nigeria Police Force in conjunction with the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies.
“Let me use this opportunity to advise you to shun corruption and the abuse of the rights of citizens while performing your duties.
“This administration has zero tolerance for corruption and abuse of human rights,’ he said.
He said that any officer caught engaging in corrupt practices and other unwholesome acts would be punished in accordance with the law.
“I assure you that your welfare as police officers is paramount and I must do everything possible to meet up with it,’ he said.
He enjoined the participants to make good use of the training to improve on their day-to-day operations in their stations and formations.
The inspector-general said that the training was aimed at inculcating in police officers across board, the need to police in accordance with the Act.
“This will eliminate all forms of illegal conducts that are not in conformity with our creed,“he said.
He noted that unlawful arrest, prolonged detentions without order of court among others, had given rise to judgments against the police. Idris restated that the police under his administration would operate within the rule of law and respect for rights of Nigerians.
The President, Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, Prof. Yemi Akinseye-George, called on the Federal Government to adequately fund the police for optimum performance.
He also said that there was need to recruit more personnel to enhance the operations of the police in all nooks and crannies of the country. Akinseye-George urged the National Assembly to give the Police Trust Fund bill before it, speedy consideration.
