In a renewed effort to entrench professionalism, discipline, and public confidence in police operations, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, on Tuesday, embarked on an operational tour of police checkpoints across the state where seven Cops were arrested for various infractions and misconduct.
The Commissioner inspected check points along the Owerri–Onitsha, Owerri–Port Harcourt, and Owerri–Umuahia highways.
The inspection followed reports and complaints from members of the public concerning alleged acts of extortion, harassment, and other forms of unprofessional conduct by some police personnel on field duties.
During the tour, CP Danjuma addressed officers at various duty posts, reiterating the core values of modern policing — discipline, integrity, and respect for human rights. He issued a stern warning that any officer found engaging in extortion, operating of passengers phones, intimidation, or misconduct will face strict disciplinary action, including dismissal and possible prosecution.
In a release by the Command's Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Okoye Henry, he said following the inspection, seven (7) personnel were identified and arrested for various infractions, noting that appropriate disciplinary measures had been initiated in line with established procedures.
In an open and reassuring engagement, the CP also interacted with several motorists and commuters, urging them not to give money to any police officer on duty or surrender their mobile phones for unauthorized searches. He emphasized that such acts are unlawful, unethical, and will not be tolerated.
To strengthen accountability and promote public confidence, CP Danjuma personally distributed the emergency contact numbers of the Command’s X-Squad and Complaint Response Unit (CRU), encouraging the public to report any misconduct through these channels. He assured that all reports will be treated promptly, professionally, and with full confidentiality.
CP Danjuma reaffirmed that the Imo State Police Command under his leadership remains committed to restoring public trust and building a police force anchored on integrity, justice, and service to the people.
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