Police disband anti-cultism unit in Abia over misconduct

Abia State Police Command said it has disbanded its Anti-Cultism Unit over unprofessional conduct.

This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka.

Chinaka also announced the demotion of a corporal to constable.

The statement read, “The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, in alignment with the vision of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), to establish a professionally competent, service-driven, rule-of-law-compliant, and people-friendly police force, has disbanded the command’s Anti-Cultism Unit for unprofessional conduct and incivility towards members of the public.

“Additionally, F/No: 527324 Corporal Okonkwo Ebuka, attached to Area Command, Aba, but on special duty at Isuochi was demoted from Corporal to Constable.

“This decision followed the conclusion of an administrative action in which he was tried in an orderly room and found guilty for discreditable and unprofessional conduct and incivility to members of the public.”

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The statement further disclosed that the Commissioner of Police emphasised the command’s zero-tolerance policy for any form of unprofessional conduct among officers that could tarnish the good image of the Force.

“Members of the public are also encouraged to report any unprofessional conduct by officers to the Complaint Response Unit Abia Command via 09031593827,” the statement added.