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The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mamman Giwa, has charged youths in the state to remain focused, law-abiding and worthy ambassadors of their families and professions.
Giwa gave the charge during an interactive session with legal interns from Obra Legal Law Practice, Enugu, where he addressed questions bordering on police professionalism, discipline, proactive policing and crime-fighting.
The Commissioner also explained the legal framework governing the use of firearms by police officers under the Constitution, the Nigeria Police Act, 2020, as amended, and Force Order 237.
He further explained the role of security patrols and stop-and-search operations in crime prevention, stressing that police officers had no right to search citizens’ phones during such operations except where a phone was lawfully subject to investigation.
Giwa urged the legal interns and members of the public to promptly report any act of police misconduct or unprofessionalism, assuring that appropriate disciplinary measures would be taken against any officer found culpable.
The team, led by Daniel Aloh, Esq., Senior Associate at Obra Legal Law Practice, thanked the Commissioner for the opportunity to engage with him on policing and legal issues.
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Aloh commended the command’s security efforts and assured that the interns would apply the knowledge gained from the engagement while continuing to support lawful policing.
Meanwhile, as part of activities marking the 2026 International Youth Day (IYD), CP Giwa congratulated the youths of Enugu State and urged them to remain focused, law-abiding and committed to achieving their aspirations.
He cautioned them against cultism, social, economic and political vices, as well as other forms of criminality, urging eligible youths to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate responsibly in the 2027 general elections.
The Commissioner warned youths against allowing themselves to be used as political thugs or agents of violence and electoral malpractice, stressing that anyone found involved in such acts would face the full consequences of the law.
Giwa also invited Enugu youths to the official launch of the Nigeria Police Force National Campaign Against Political and Digital Thuggery and a Police-Youth Dialogue scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026, in the state.
According to him, the event is part of activities marking International Youth Day 2026 and the Nigeria Police Force National Youth Leadership and Security Initiative, aimed at promoting peaceful, free and fair general elections in 2027.
