The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Mohammed Azare has warned officers deployed to Osun State for special election duty to steer clear of all forms of misconduct at the polls including consumption of alcohol while on duty, extortion or intimidation of voters.
Addressing the officers before their departure, the Commissioner reminded them to be cautious of violating the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu’s, social media policy, stressing that officers must not post, livestream, share or circulate photographs, videos, comments or other materials relating to sensitive election operations in a manner inconsistent with the policy or capable of compromising operational security and the image of the Force.
He said the Inspector-General of Police, has made adequate arrangements for the transportation of all personnel deployed from Akwa Ibom to Osun and their return to the state after the election duty.
He directed all officers to travel strictly through the officially approved transportation arrangements and warned commanders and other personnel against collecting money from any officer under the guise of transportation or related movement expenses.
He further directed that any attempt to demand or collect such money should immediately be reported through the appropriate channel.
The commissioner warned that any officer found engaging in misconduct, extortion, unauthorised collection of money or violation of lawful directives would be held personally accountable and subjected to appropriate disciplinary action.
“You are going to Osun State as representatives of the Nigeria Police Force and of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command. You must remain completely neutral and professional. No consumption of alcohol while on duty, or any other act capable of bringing the Nigeria Police Force into disrepute.
“Do not allow yourselves to be used by any political party, candidate or individual. The Inspector-General of Police has made adequate arrangements for your transportation to Osun State and back. No officer should pay for his or her movement,” he said.
Osun Guber: Don’t drink alcohol or engage in misconduct – Akwa Ibom CP warns officers