ABUJA – The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, on Thursday warned the inspectorate, rank and file cadre in the police that the force would no longer condone any act of indiscipline.
Abba, in a statement issued by Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu the force spokesman, warned that those caught in the act would be punished internally and made to face the wrath of the law.
He said his attention had been drawn to a communiqué published in one of the national dailies on Wednesday, “listing some grievances of policemen’’.
The I-G said he had directed Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Command Commissioners of Police to monitor the activities of officers and men of the force.
He however, called on junior officers “to remain resolute in pursuit of their statutory duties’’ and assured them that they would get their welfare and entitlement as at when due.
He said the problems confronting the force were being addressed, warning that they should distance themselves from any act that could jeopardise public peace or the nation’s democracy.
Abba assured all personnel that efforts were being made by the management team to address challenges in the force and improve welfare including promotions, courses, issuance of uniforms, among others.
He acknowledged their commitment to duties and professionalism at providing safety and securing the nation, as well as sacrifices being made daily by officers.
In another development, the I-G has called on the electorate to shun class, religion and ethnic divide and work for the peace and progress of the nation.
A statement by the force spokesman, Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu, said Abba made the call when he and members of the management team were decorated by the “Nigerian Centenary Lapel Pin Project’’.
The statement said the I-G paid tributes to the founding fathers of Nigeria and called on the citizens to sustain the unity of the country.
Earlier, Mr Chuks Chilaka, National Coordinator of the project, commended Abba for his leadership qualities and expressed satisfaction with the efforts being made by the police high command to reposition the force.
Chilaka called on Nigerians to support the police as it work with INEC and other stakeholders to ensure hitch-free general elections in 2015. (NAN)
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