The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, on Wednesday, warned officers of the force, to embrace professionalism as the law demands as well as shun illegal arrest, extrajudicial killings, torture and extortion in the country or face unforgivable sanction. Adamu, made his feelings known through the Assistant Inspector General Police (AIG), in charge of Zone 13, Mr Danmalam Mohammed, during a media briefing to commence activities at the Zone Headquarters, Ukpo, Anambra state. While appreciating the State Governor, Willie Obiano’s giant strides in the area of security, the AIG urged police officers posted to the zone to ensure that effective policing is brought closer to the people. He enjoined the police to shun what they called heartlessness, brutality, unwarranted arrest or excessive and illegal use of force against civilians. While commending IGP Adamu for the new inaugurated zone in his state, he called on President Mohammed Buhari to site more infrastructural facilities that would uplift the living standard of the people of the zone.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 22, 2020 15:00 UTC