Ogunsakin vows to deal with corrupt officers

Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Zone 2 Tunde Ogunsakin has vowed to deal with corrupt officers in his zone.

Zone 2 comprises of Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Ebonyi and Rivers states.

He spoke at the command headquarters in Calabar during an address to the four commissioners under his command.

Ogunsakin said: “I have an allergy for corruption and will therefore deal decisively with officers who indulge in corrupt practices. You must warn all your officers and men to eschew any sharp and corrupt acts that will drag the image of the Nigeria Police Force into disrepute. My “X” Squad Team has commenced monitoring within the Zone and the names of all officers and men found wanting in their conduct is being compiled for appropriate disciplinary actions. I must emphasize that bail remains free for all cases.”

He urged them to intensify stop and search.

Ogunsakin said: This must be intensified and geared towards the recovery of arms, ammunition, explosives and other incriminating items that may have been stocked for the purpose of perpetrating violence during the electioneering period.

“Raiding of black spots and criminal hideouts: This should be intensified and reports made to my office. All the arms lost by our Policemen before and during the electioneering period must be recovered forthwith.”

He added that Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Heads of Formations must wake up to their responsibilties.

His words: “I am closely monitoring the performance of every DPO and Heads of Formations in your respective commands. No officer should allow his domain to be made a hide-out for criminals. They must be seen to dominate their jurisdictions and exude convincing crime prevention and detection skills. There may be need for me to carry out inter-state transfers within Zone 6 Command to change officers that are not performing up to my expectation.”

On professional conduct, he said:”You must enjoin all officers and men under you to be professional in the performance of their Police duties. The members of the public that we serve must be treated courteously and not be brutalised.”

The zonal Police chief also seized the opportunity to seek for cooperation of members of the public in the fight against crime and criminality. He urged all law abiding citizens to go about their business without let or hinderance and warned all perpetrators of crime to expect the full wrath of a rejuvenated Nigeria Police.