Mr Sylvester Abiodun, Bauchi State Police Commissioner, addressing the press
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Officers and men of the Bauchi State Police Command have been lectured to shun any act of indiscipline, corruption, unprofessional or unethical behaviors as they will be accountable for their actions and inactions in the course of their duties.
The disclosure was made by the new Police Commissioner in Bauchi, Abiodun Sylvester Alabi while addressing members of the press at the Command headquarters in Bauchi on Wednesday.
He also disclosed that In the resolve to ensure that personnel perform their duty efficiently with sound health, he has already directed the Command Medical Officer to embark on tour to all Police Area Commands, Divisions and Formations to check the health status of personnel and immediately administer treatment where necessary as it is only a healthy and mentally stable person that can actually face the rigour of policing.
He further said that, “generally, the objective of policing is clearly highlighted in the law enforcement code of ethics”.
He added that, “and as a law enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is: To serve mankind, safeguard lives and property, protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence and disorder, and to respect the constitutional right of all to liberty, equality and justice”.
The Commissioner explained that the objectives of modern policing/crime control in line with global best practice is to amongst others contribute towards the creation or reinforcement of trust and confidence building in communities.
He said that, “On our part as the command management, we shall work hard within the available resources to provide the personnel with all necessary stimulus and guidance for effective performance” .
“we shall collectively rise in vigorous and courageous effort towards surmounting emerging security challenges in accordance with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police and by extension the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”, he assured.
He therefore requested genuine cooperation, dedication and support in our collective endeavour to deliver on the onerous task of serving our people in Bauchi State in particular and the nation in general.
