From Our Correspondent – Enugu

The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa has insisted on utmost professionalism, respect for human rights, firmness, and the discharge of policing duties with a human face by all personnel of the Command. He stated this during an interactive Town Hall Meeting with security stakeholders and citizens under the Oji-River Area Command, covering Divisions in Ezeagu, Oji-River, and Udi Local Government Areas.

Responding to questions, observations, and complaints raised by participants, the Commissioner of Police reiterated that, Police operatives on stop-and-search duties are not permitted to intimidate, harass, or search the phones of citizens without investigative justification. He also highlighted ongoing disciplinary proceedings against erring officers, stressing that the Enugu State Command, under his leadership, will continue to ensure that personnel conduct conforms to the acceptable ethical and professional standards of the Nigeria Police Force.

CP Giwa further highlighted efforts being made to address the security concerns raised by participants and urged citizens to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information to aid proactive policing. He noted that sustained cooperation between the Police and the public remains essential for building trust and ensuring effective policing of society.

The Town Hall Meeting, held at Wembley Hotel, Oji-River, was attended by traditional and religious rulers, Presidents-General and other community leaders, market and transport union representatives, youth and women leaders, and the leadership of the Oji-River Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Also in attendance were representatives of other security agencies, Forest Guards, members of Neighbourhood Watch Group, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), and other stakeholders.

The participants commended the Commissioner of Police for his firmness, proactive policing approach, and for initiating the interactive Town Hall Meeting. Following this engagement and earlier Town Hall Meetings held in the Udenu and Nsukka Area Commands, the exercise will continue in the Agbani Area Command and culminate in Enugu Metropolis Area Command.

Spokesman for the Command SP Daniel Ndukwe confirmed the story.

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