Akwa Ibom Police Command Issues Warning Against Misconduct

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has warned its personnel against extortion, abuse of authority, and the unauthorized circulation of sensitive official information on social media. Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare delivered this warning during an emergency strategic security meeting with senior officers in Uyo on October 21, 2026.

The meeting included Assistant Commissioners of Police, Divisional Police Officers, tactical commanders, and heads of departments, focusing on security concerns and strategies for crime prevention. Azare urged officers in leadership roles to enhance intelligence gathering, crime detection, visibility policing, and rapid response to distress calls.

He stressed the importance of effective supervision, particularly in security flashpoints, and directed divisional commanders to maintain communication with their teams. The commissioner emphasized that all personnel must perform their duties with diligence, discipline, and respect for the law, warning against unlawful arrests, improper investigations, and negligence.