POLICE NAB MASQUERADES FOR EXTORTING RESIDENTS IN AKWA IBOM. (PHOTO).

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 Police nab masquerades for extorting residents in Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two Ekpo masquerade participants over allegations of extortion and assault against members of the public in Ikot Ekpene Area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement made available by the state police spokesperson, Timfom John, on Thursday. John said operatives arrested the suspects at about 6 pm on Monday, October 26, along the Ukana/Abak highway during an operational show of force. The suspects were identified as Ine Isong, 29, of Ukana Ikot Esoh Village, and Emmanuel Ekpenyong, 20, of Ikono Local Government Area. According to the statement, they were allegedly found with Ekpo masquerade costumes and attire, machetes, spears and arrows. “Preliminary reports indicate that the suspects and other persons allegedly involved in the activities had been terrorising residents and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public. “Reports further indicate that some innoce...
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ABIA COMMISONER OF POLICE WARNS OFFICERS AGAINST ARRESTING SUSPECTS BY PROXY. (PHOTO)

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Abia Commisoner of Police warns officers against arresting suspects by proxy


The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Police Command, CP Wilfred Afolabi, has frowned at the practice of arresting people for offences committed by other persons in the state.


Afolabi, who addressed the command's management team and Area Commanders during a strategic meeting, also warned that extorting the public in the course of an officer's duties would not be tolerated.


He stated that the strategic meeting was organised to strengthen supervision, discipline, professionalism and accountability across the command.


Afolabi announced that the X squad of the Abia State police command would be out to monitor and ensure professionalism among officers.


He mandated that all Divisional Police Officers, DPOs, ensure that crime maps are provided at their respective formations, as well as to all Area Intelligence Officers, AIOs, and Divisional Intelligence Officers, DIOs.


The Abia police boss directed that updated maps be provided daily to strengthen crime mapping, intelligence gathering, and proactive policing.


He directed that station guards be strengthened to enhance security at police stations.


While emphasising strict compliance with the Nigeria Police Force social media policy among officers, the CP reiterated his command’s commitment to the safety and security of Abia residents.

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