The Commissioner of Police for Abia State Command, CP Danlandi Isa, has issued a mandate for all police personnel in the command to impound any vehicle operating without number plates or with obscured plates. He further instructed that thorough investigations be carried out on these vehicles and that cases be prosecuted in court without delay.
This directive was announced on Thursday in Umuahia during a briefing with strategic commanders. The briefing covered the outcomes of a recent senior officers’ conference and directives from the Inspector-General of Police at Force Headquarters in Abuja.
CP Isa informed that the order originates from Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. He called on Area Commanders, DPOs, VCRU Commanders, and HoDs to be proactive in securing Abia State, urging officers to actively pursue criminals and avoid complacency, especially during the rainy season when criminal activities tend to increase.
The Commissioner praised officers for their dedication in maintaining law and order but encouraged them to do more by being civil, professional, and respectful in their duties. He stressed the importance of adhering to human rights, including protecting the rights of suspects under investigation, and emphasized intelligence-led investigations.
CP Isa also reminded strategic officers to maintain high discipline and constantly remind personnel of the guidelines for using firearms as per Force Order 237.