*Cautions police officers, other security agents to be mindful of who they associate with
Policemen discovered to have been on the same rank since 2017 may have found favour come their way as the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Wednesday, ordered that they should be promoted in the next 24 hours starting from the time of order.
The police chief reiterated his commitment to police welfare and, while ordering the immediate promotion for the policemen, added that commissioned officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) as well as the rank and file would also be elevated.
IGP Usman Baba gave these order and assurances during his visit to Zone 7 Headquarters Nigeria Police in Abuja, as part of his familiarisation tour, and inauguration of projects, but cautioned police officers and other security agencies to be mindful of who they associate with.
He said, “Issues of the welfare of police personnel are paramount to me. All members of rank and file wearing the same rank since 2017 will be promoted by tomorrow (Thursday).
“Commissioned officers from the rank of ASP to CSP will also be promoted but we are starting with the rank and file who are our dedicated foot soldiers. As for what is happening in the South-East and North-Central, we are doing something to change the narrative to ensure that citizens live peacefully.”
As the nation approaches an election year, the police boss informed his personnel that they would soon be trained in election security duties in line with the Electoral Act.
Baba ordered the release of two pickup vans and computers to the zonal headquarters to enhance its operations.
The AIG in charge of Zone 7, Mohammed Aliyu, commended the IG for the renovation of zonal headquarters.
He said, “In line with the IGP’s policy trust which is anchored on the principle of accountability, transparency, respect for the rule of law, human rights protection, and cooperation with other security agencies, the zonal command is living up to its responsibilities and expectations.”
