Categories: METRONEWS

COVID-19: Akwa Ibom CP Warns Against Needless Arrest Of Suspects

The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, CP Imohimi Edgal, has warned personnel of the State Police Command to avoid unnecessary arrest and detention of suspects.

He specifically gave the warning to Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Tactical Commanders in the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, N-Nudam Fredrick, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

He explained that the directive by the police commissioner was in line with the guidelines issued by the Federal and Akwa Ibom State governments to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.

Fredrick revealed that the State Police Command has commenced the enforcement of social restriction orders, in compliance with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu.

Sponsored

According to him, the police commissioner has directed all officers to observe personal safety measures in the course of discharging their duties.

Similarly, Edgal ordered the immediate release on bail of suspects whose cases were bailable and cautioned officers that suspects involved in capital offences must be screened before detention and charged to court as quickly as possible.

He also urged the people of Akwa Ibom State to avoid social visits to police stations and other police offices, as well as minimise official visits except when such was absolutely necessary.

SPONSORED
Alex Enemanna

A print journalist with vast knowledge of political developments in Nigeria. Passionate about equity and fairness through robust developmental journalism.

Recent Posts

‘I Met Dead Bat On My Bed’, Okpebholo Narrates How He Won Edo Guber Poll

The recently sworn in governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has narrated the spiritual battle…

6 hours ago

Tricycle Stolen At Gunpoint In Umuahia Amidst Of Insecurity In Abia

A daring armed robbery occurred last night in Umuahia when gunmen snatched a tricycle, popularly…

8 hours ago

Delta Assembly Signs Electricity Bill Into Law

The Electricity Power Sector Bill 2024 has been signed into law by the Delta State…

8 hours ago

Declare State Of Emergency On Southern Routes, CSG Urges Tinubu

A new umbrella organization for all southern groups, the Coalition of Southern Groups (CSG), has…

9 hours ago

FG Secures Fresh $134m Loan From AfDB To Boost Dry Season Farming

The Federal Government has secured a loan facility of $134million from the African Development Bank…

9 hours ago

Ebonyi Ex-Commissioner Decamps PDP For APC

Abia Onyike, a former commissioner in Ebonyi State, has joined the All Progressives Congress, the…

9 hours ago