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Aboki Danjuma, Imo commissioner of police, has warned officers in the state against bullying, and assaulting civilians while discharging their duties. 

Danjuma said the responsibility of the personnel is to protect the law and respect the fundamental human rights of citizens while performing their official duties.

The CP who spoke at a confidence-building patrol in the command headquarters in Owerri, the state capital, said he had received numerous reports of police officers intimidating, harassing, and physically abusing civilians.

He described the rights of individuals as sacrosanct and sacred.

“Individuals and citizens should not be made to believe that police are their enemies rather than friends, due to your approach to them. We should try as much as possible to be friendly to them and instil that feeling of confidence in the them that police is your friend,” the CP said.

“In your own part, civilians should also try and assist the officers in discharging their duties in more civilized way by being law-abiding and desist from involving in act or activities that will implicate them.”

The commissioner of police emphasised the command’s commitment to ensuring safety and security, promoting a more cordial policing environment and encouraging residents to assist in lawful policing.