By Bashir Bello, Abuja
The attention of the Kaduna State Police Command has been drawn to a viral video circulating on social media showing some Police officers conducting stop-and-search operations, and extorting money from motorists and cyclists.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, psc, mni, has ordered that the officers involved be immediately be identified, and invited for full scale investigations and those found culpable will sanctioned appropriately.
This was contained in a press statement signed by DSPMANSIR HASSAN, anipr Police Public Relations Officer Kaduna State Police Command and made available to Newsmen in Kaduna.
The Command wishes to clarify that routine roadblocks and stop-and-search operations has been curtailed , except where there is credible intelligence on the movement of criminals, arms, or other prohibited items.
The Command, however, notes that the route in the video has previously been used by criminal elements, it’s a suburb of millennium city. It was along the same route that Police operatives previously recovered 20 AK-47 rifles.
Notwithstanding these security concerns, the CP has made it clear that no Police officer is permitted to use legitimate security duties as an avenue for extortion, harassment, or any form of misconduct. Any officer found culpable will face severe disciplinary and legal action.
The Commissioner of Police commended members of the public for their vigilance and urged them to continue reporting unprofessional conduct by Police officers. Complaints can be made to the Police Complaint Response Unit (CRU) on *09049498983*.
08075391105, 07039675856
The Command remains committed to professional policing, accountability, and the protection of the rights and safety of all residents of Kaduna State.
