Rid Akwa Ibom Of Criminals, CP Charges 144 Newly Decorated Officers

The Commissioner of Police (CP), Akwa Ibom State Command, Baba Mohammed Azare, has warned criminal elements to be ready to face the superior firepower of officers and men charged with ridding the state of all forms of criminality.

Azare, a former deputy CP in-charge of operations in the state, was recently elevated to take over from CP Joseph Eribo, who had been redeployed to Ekiti command.

Addressing the 144 newly elevated officers during his maiden strategic security meeting with members of the management team, Area Commanders (ACs), Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical Commanders (TCs), the CP reminded the personnel that their promotions should serve as an elixir for more work.

During the meeting, CP Azare, emphasised key directives from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, on the need to address issues of corruption, extortion, incivility towards the public, and the need for proper supervision of junior officers.

Commending the IGP for the promotion, Azare, assured senior officers of his readiness to operate an open-door policy, with key security strategies aimed at reducing crime and curbing unprofessional conduct among officers.

He, therefore, directed all DPOs, Area Commanders, and Tactical Commanders to draft actionable crime-reduction plans peculiar to their jurisdictions and ensure strict implementation.