IG to policemen: Stay away from IPOB
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has warned policemen against associating with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra.
He told them to avoid getting into trouble by being wary of “those who do not mean well for the country.”
He said this in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting with Squadron Commanders of the Police Mobile Force and the Counter-Terrorism Unit.
He said,” I am directing you to keep away from people that do not mean well for this country to avoid putting yourselves in trouble.
“Every police officer must remain loyal to his service, government and citizens of this country, especially those serving in the South-East.
“As much as possible, keep a distance from IPOB and other illegal organisations. Don’t allow any of them to penetrate you to work against this country in any way at all,” the IG cautioned the officers.
He noted that some police operatives had in the past taken pictures with the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, stressing that it is not in the interest of the country for police officers to associate with the fugitive.
“I know that in the past, some police officers were seen taking pictures with him (Kanu). I believe it is not in the interest of this country to associate yourselves with somebody that came out openly to say he wants the country divided.
“These are very serious issues and I want the men to keep a distance from them because they don’t mean well,” Idris stated.
On the essence of the meeting, the police chief said, “I decided to arrange this meeting because I believe that in the coming months, the PMF is going to be tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that law and order is maintained all over the country.”
He added, “We are now in December and from January next year, it would be a period with highest forms of legal and illegal activities and I believe it is crucial that I summon all of you to ensure that your mind is prepared to provide security for this country.”
The IG advised the officers to be professional in the discharge of their duties particularly during the elections period, noting that they may be tempted to indulge in unwholesome activities by the political class.
“There are issues that are bothering this country right now, there is a beehive of political activities and this calls for professionalism from all police officers serving in this country.
“With the political activities, people would try to infiltrate you to get your support by indulging yourself in unwholesome activities,” he said. Punch
