By Admin
The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, has warned police officers in the state against abuse of power, unprofessional conduct and violations of the fundamental human rights of citizens.
Ordue, who assumed office on August 10, 2026, gave the warning during his maiden lecture at the Cross River State Police Command headquarters in Calabar, where he addressed senior police officers, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and heads of investigative and tactical units.
The Commissioner expressed concern over what he described as an increase in human rights-related suits and complaints against personnel of the Command.
He said the complaints included allegations of gross violations of citizens’ rights, unlawful and prolonged detention, abuse of police powers and other forms of professional misconduct.
Ordue directed Area Commanders, DPOs and heads of units to strengthen supervision and ensure that officers under their command operate within the law, existing police regulations and professional standards.
He warned that officers found culpable of human rights violations or other misconduct would face appropriate disciplinary action in line with extant laws and regulations.
The Commissioner also held supervisors accountable for lapses resulting from poor supervision, stressing that effective oversight was essential to maintaining professionalism and discipline within the Force.
Ordue said his administration would be guided by the D-C-I-I-D-D-T policing framework, which stands for Discipline, Community Policing, Inter-Agency Collaboration, Intelligence-Led Proactive Policing, Discreet Investigation, Diligent Prosecution and Teamwork.
He stressed that professionalism, discipline and respect for human dignity were central to effective policing and critical to rebuilding public trust in the Police.
The Commissioner reiterated his commitment to protecting citizens’ rights and strengthening public confidence in the Force. He urged police personnel to conduct themselves in accordance with the law and the ethics of the Nigeria Police Force.
He also encouraged members of the public to report genuine cases of police misconduct through appropriate channels, assuring that legitimate complaints would receive necessary attention and be handled in accordance with the law.
The statement was signed by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.