Cross River Police Commissioner warns officers against unlawful detention
“Police commissioner warns officers against unlawful detention, abuse of power”
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The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, has warned officers against using police facilities to resolve civil disputes. The warning was issued during a series of unannounced inspection visits to various divisions in Calabar.
During his tour of the State Housing, Federal Housing, and Ikpa Omin divisions, the commissioner emphasized that the police must not act as an instrument of intimidation or debt collection in contractual or land matters.
Ordue urged personnel to exercise rigorous professional judgment to distinguish between civil disputes and genuine criminal investigations subject to the law.
The inspection is part of an administrative initiative aimed at evaluating operational processes, strengthening internal oversight, and ensuring respect for citizens' fundamental rights.
- Ajo Geoffrey Ordue is the Police Commissioner in Cross River State.
- The warning prohibits the use of police in civil disputes and debt collection.
- The inspections took place at the State Housing, Federal Housing, and Ikpa Omin divisions.
- The measure seeks to ensure compliance with legal procedures and respect for citizens' rights.
Corroborates: Police commissioner warns officers against unlawful detention, abuse of power