Commissioner of Police Aboki Danjuma has declared a zero-tolerance stance on unprofessional behavior by officers of the Imo State Police Command, warning that any breach of human rights under his leadership will attract strict disciplinary action.
Addressing officers during a mandatory in-house refresher training held on Tuesday, July 22, at the State Command Headquarters in Owerri, CP Danjuma reminded personnel of their constitutional obligation to uphold the dignity of every suspect and citizen. He emphasized that the respect for human rights is not optional but a professional standard mandated by both national and international law.
The training session, which followed the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, is part of a broader reform effort aimed at deepening professionalism and public trust in the Nigerian Police Force. Danjuma reiterated the IGP’s commitment to regular training, enhanced accountability, and community-responsive policing.
He also encouraged members of the public to play their part in strengthening law enforcement by reporting any acts of abuse or misconduct via designated police channels, including the command’s complaint lines. “We are building a police force that earns its authority through service, not fear,” the CP noted.
During a keynote lecture, Chief Principal Security Officer to the Imo State Government, CSP Shaba Adamu, educated officers on balancing operational duties with legal and ethical obligations. His session, titled “Human Rights Issues: Handling of Suspects and Other Citizens,” drew attention to recurring misconduct during arrests, interrogations, and patrols.
Adamu cited critical legal instruments such as the Police Act 2020, the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), and global frameworks like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), urging officers to align their conduct accordingly. He warned that any form of abuse diminishes the image of the Force and invites personal and institutional consequences.
The training was attended by the command’s management team, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), tactical unit heads, and rank-and-file officers from across Imo’s 27 local government areas.
