The Akwa Ibom Police Command has ordered the immediate release of suspects whose cases are not serious and bailable.
CP Imohimi Edgal, issued the directive in a statement made available by the command’s spokesman, N-Nudam K. Fredrick.
The CP called on commands and Divisional Police Officer to desist from frivolous arrests and detention of suspects.
According to the statement: “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the command, in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, which is in line with the guidelines and directives issued by both the federal and Akwa Ibom State governments in order to contain the spread of COVID-19, has commenced the enforcement of the social restriction orders.
“To this end, the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State, CP Imohimi Edgal, has directed all officers to observe personal safety measures, while Area Commanders, DPOs and Tactical Commanders are to avoid unnecessary arrests and detention of suspects. “In the same vein, he ordered the immediate release on bail of suspects whose cases are bailable. The Commissioner of Police further cautioned officers that
suspects involved in very serious/capital offences must be screened before detention and charged to court as quickly as possible.
“Similarly, the Commissioner of Police enjoined the good people of Akwa Ibom State to avoid social visits to police stations and other police offices, and minimise official visits, except when the visit is absolutely necessary. To ensure a better service delivery, he urged the people resident in the state to contact the Area commanders, DPOs, Tactical Commanders and the Control Room.”
