IGP condemns harassment of Nigerians by VIPs’ orderlies

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has bemoaned the reported harassment by officers of the force attached to some highly-placed Nigerians. The police boss maintained that such act contravened the code of conduct of such officers while on duty with their VIPs. Baba, however, charged the cops to carry out their duties with utmost professionalism, […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has bemoaned the reported harassment by officers of the force attached to some highly-placed Nigerians.

The police boss maintained that such act contravened the code of conduct of such officers while on duty with their VIPs.

Baba, however, charged the cops to carry out their duties with utmost professionalism, respect for fundamental rights, rule of law, and civility to members of the public.

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In a statement on Wednesday by the force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP expressed displeasure while addressing officers and men of the Ekiti State Police Command at the Command Headquarters, Ado Ekiti on Tuesday.

The statement read, ”He equally affirmed that though it is a statutory duty of the police force to provide aides and escorts for VIPs, such duty must not degenerate to abuse as a result of high-handedness of Police officers who have proven to be non-amenable to discipline.

”The Inspector-General of Police further warned that every allegation of unprofessionalism and harassment by VIP aides would be properly investigated and if found wanting, adequate and commensurate sanctions will follow.

”In the same vein, the IGP encouraged officers and men who have been detailed for election duty in Ekiti State to put in their best to provide adequate security at all levels, for all and sundry before, during and after the gubernatorial election in the state with a view to having a free, fair, credible and acceptable election.

”Similarly, the IGP assured that his administration is continually committed to bequeathing the nation with a citizen and community oriented Police Force which will not be used as a tool of oppression, suppression and subjugation by any individual.”