The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has warned officers of the command against misconduct, extortion, and abuse of power, stressing that anyone found guilty will face strict disciplinary action.
The warning was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Monday in Kano.
According to the statement, Bakori gave the directive during a strategic meeting with supervising officers held at the Command Headquarters in Bompai on Monday.
“Any officer found wanting in misconduct, extortion, abuse of power, or dereliction of duty will face appropriate disciplinary measures without exception,” the commissioner said.
He stressed that professionalism, accountability, and integrity must guide all police operations, warning officers to resist external influence and act in line with the rule of law.
Bakori also emphasised the need to strengthen community policing, urging officers to build trust with residents and key stakeholders.
“You must engage communities regularly, be accessible, and treat members of the public with courtesy and dignity,” he added.
Bakori also directed supervising officers to mentor junior personnel and ensure discipline across all units, while calling on residents to support the police with timely and credible information.
The commissioner further conveyed the appreciation of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for the efforts of officers in crime control across the state.
He noted that recent successes recorded in intelligence-led operations and arms recovery were due to improved coordination and professionalism within the command.
Kano commissioner warns officers against misconduct, extortion
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