The inspector-general of police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has challenged officers and males of the Rivers State Police to embrace professionalism and self-discipline.
Disu gave the cost yesterday to officers of the command on the Police Officers’ Mess, in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
He stated a police officer’s incapacity to return to a neighborhood the place he as soon as served was a sign that he didn’t do properly whereas serving there.
“I got here to Rivers State for 2 causes: to have fun Mama Opuyiga, that 96-year-old lady, who retired as deputy commissioner of police, who was among the many first 21 set of Nigeria police girls. Mama had finished us an amazing factor by placing down her reminiscences in order that generations unborn can learn.
“Second, to come into this great state where I was commissioner of police at the time, to meet with all of you, to discuss with you and to say thank you for the wonderful jobs you guys have been doing,” he stated.
“That brings me to what I’ve all the time stated. Can you return to the place you’ve got labored earlier than? All of you, are you able to return to the place you’ve got labored earlier than? How have you ever handled all people that got here your approach? Will they be comfortable to see you in ten years’ time? Will they be comfortable to see you in 5 years’ time?
“So, begin interested by it. Everybody must know this: in each case you deal with, deal with it as in case your life is determined by it.
“I’ve not been in a position to transfer across the streets of Port Harcourt as a result of all people desires to have a handshake with me.
“That is what should happen if you keep your ways straight and relate well with the people. Did they pursue you where you worked before? Will you be confident to tell people this is where I worked before?”
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