The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Akali Baba is angry over the outburst of the Chief Superintendent attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Abia State Police Command who accused Fulanis of kidnapping.
The CSP in a viral video also alleged that the army was not helping the situation in the area.
The officer said: “The Fulanis are kidnapping our people. They go to cattle market to spend the money after collecting ransom. The Army are not helping us”, he fumed.
The CSP made the comments on Sunday while addressing protesters at a location in Umunneochi Local Government Area.
But a statement Wednesday night by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi said the officer’s address was unprofessional
The spokesman faulted the officer for addressing the press instead carrying out a rescue operation.
He argued that it is the sole responsibility of the Commissioner of Police and the Police Public Relations Officer to address the press.
“His impetuous and unguarded statements expressly contradict salient provisions of the Social Media Policy, Police Act and Regulations, and Code of Conduct for Police Officers, as well as extant laws regulating the conduct and activities of police officers.”
The statement added that utterances do not represent the principles, ideals, position, and ethics of the Nigeria Police Force.
Baba assured that the robust synergy with the military and other security agencies in maintaining internal security will continue.