Commissioner of Police, Niger State, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has charged officers to neutralise criminals just as 14 suspects were arrested in their hideouts: “The command has imbibed community policing.
“Operatives should apply professionalism when carrying out their duties. I have encouraged officers on discipline, professionalism and integrity as core valves every officer must uphold. Insubordination will not be tolerated.
“Officers should shun corruption and illegal duty. They should cultivate good relationship with the public and respect the fundamental human rights of the citizens. The command is not taken chances with criminals.
“Police arrested 10 suspected armed robbers involved in several operations in Suleja and Minna axis. The Police Tactical Team arrested suspected armed robbers and kidnappers in Maitumbi, Minna. The suspects confessed their crime and dangerous weapons recovered in their hideouts.
“New operation strategies, training and re-training of personnel will be paramount to enhance tactical engagement. The desire of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, is to fight crimes and criminality, uphold justice, fairness, protect human dignity and restore standard and values.
“We will work closely with all stakeholders sister security agencies including vigilantes, traditional rulers and community leaders to flush out criminals in our midst.”