Abia CP disbands anti-cultism Unit, demotes officer

The Nigeria Police Command in Abia State has disbanded its Anti-Cultism Unit for Unprofessional conduct and incivility towards members of the public.

The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka disclosed this in a statement, issued on behalf of the Commissioner of Police in Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, Tuesday.

She said the move was 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 Nigeria police force.

The Commissioner also approved the demotion of Corporal Okonkwo Ebuka, F/No: 527324 from his position to Constable.

The policeman, attached to Area Command, Aba, but on special duty at Isuochi, according to the Police spokesperson.

Part of the statement reads: “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”.

The Commissioner of Police emphasized the Command’s zero-tolerance policy for any form of unprofessional conduct among officers that could tarnish the good image of the Force.

He also encourage members of the public to report any unprofessional conduct by officers to the Complaint Response Unit Abia Command via 09031593827.