As the nation grapples with devastating outcome of the #EndSARS protest, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has cautioned policemen on how they should conduct their duty saying that Nigerians have become more conscious of their rights.
The IGP stated this during the passing out parade (POP) of the first catch of the Special Constabulary at the Police Training School in Minna, Niger State.
The IGP, who was represented by the AIG Zone 7, AIG Hosiah Kama, charged the newly recruited Special Constables not to abuse the position they are given or use it as an opportunity to abuse the rights of others.
“You are, therefore, charged as you pass out and will be deployed accordingly to work with respective police divisions, to be professional in the discharge of your duties; always respect human rights and be courteous to the members of the public.
“Remember, you are from this state and you are known by members of the community, strive, therefore to be good ambassadors of your respective families and do not be the reason why your families should be viewed with contempt and disdain”, he admonished.
The IGP explained that the Police are adopting community policing to bridge the gap between the police and the policed adding that it would further address and solve the issues of criminality in the country.
“Community policing is a global policing model which is problem-solving based by emphasizing the impressiveness of partnering with the community in addressing the causes of crime and reducing fears of insecurity in the society.
“Community Policing is a policing strategy which advocates and inclines towards crime prevention and control, then reactive policing measures widen the gap between the police and the policed.”
Adamu implored the communities to cooperate with the newly recruited Special Constables, adding that the inky way to solve crimes and criminal incidents in the community is for everyone to work and cooperate with each other.
