The Commissioner of Police, Yobe State Command, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, has issued a stern warning to police operatives against engaging in unethical conduct, including extortion and corruption, while performing their duties. The directive was delivered during an emergency meeting held at the State Command Headquarters in Damaturu, where senior officers, Area Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) were present. The CP emphasized zero tolerance for misconduct and stressed that supervisory officers would be held directly accountable for any lapses within their jurisdictions.
In a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Commissioner urged DPOs to take full responsibility for operations within their divisions. He instructed them to enforce strict supervision, provide proper mentoring on weapon handling, and ensure adherence to human rights principles, civility, and community policing. The CP also reminded officers to avoid involvement in civil disputes that fall outside the constitutional mandate of the police force.
He further charged DPOs to intensify operations against criminal hideouts, increase visibility policing, and maintain round-the-clock patrols across their areas of responsibility. These measures, he said, must be carried out without targeting law-abiding citizens. The Commissioner reiterated the importance of professionalism, urging all officers to uphold the highest standards of conduct in their service to the public.
The CP assured officers of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu’s, unwavering support for personnel welfare, improved working conditions, and professional development. He highlighted the renewed hope policing agenda as a guiding framework for enhancing service delivery and public trust. Officers were encouraged to remain dedicated, disciplined, and focused on fulfilling their constitutional responsibilities.
In a call to the public, the Commissioner urged citizens to continue cooperating with the police in maintaining peace, security, and public safety across Yobe State. He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, emphasizing that the police remain a reliable force for justice and order. The warning and directives are part of broader efforts to restore public confidence in the police and ensure accountability at all levels of the command structure.
This move reflects a growing emphasis on ethical policing and institutional reform within the Nigeria Police Force, particularly in regions facing security challenges. As the Yobe State Command strengthens internal oversight, it aims to foster a culture of integrity and service that aligns with national policing goals. The future of policing in Yobe will depend on sustained commitment from both leadership and rank-and-file officers to uphold these standards.
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