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IGP warns against extortion of citizens

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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase has warned officers and men of the force against extorting money from citizens of the country on the highways.

The IGP also warned his men against what he called commercialization of bail application.

The Police boss gave the warning to his men while addressing men and officers of the Plateau Police Command Thursday.

According to Arase, “Let me caution personnels of the force to desist from molesting or extorting the public on the course of duties particularly at check points or with bail application.

He said; “Under my watch, I would not allow my officers to trample on the rights of the public, and I encouraged the general public to make formal complain to my office if any police officer attempt to infringe on your rights.

“The ban on road block still stands but stops and search will continue without blocking the roads.

“I want the police men and women to go about their professional duties diligently while you live the issue of welfare to me. I have made a stern promise that I am committed to the welfare and the protection of the men of the Police force in the country.

The IGP, who reiterate the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari towards the welfare of officers, assured the police that the force under his command will encourage men to embrace school which is important in meeting with the current security realities in the country.

The IGP announced that his office will pick up the medical bill of N400, 000 to an officer who undergoes surgical operation in his jawbone.

He tasked Divisional Police Officers and the divisional crime officers to give listening ears to those under them.

In a welcome address, Commissioner of Police, Plateau state command, Mr. Nasiru Oki informed the IGp that the command in the state need additional command in the Central zone of the state for efficient policing upon calls.

According to him; “the state only have two command in the Northern zone and the Southern zone of the state which is not enough. The Command also needs a transit camp to reduce officers been stranded, sleeping in the headquarters while on transit.

The IGP later held a meeting with stakeholders in the state at the police officers mess over the issues of peace and security of the state before proceeding to the Police staff college Jos to address officer graduating from a professional course in the college.

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