Rivers police command arrests 13 cops for not dressing properly

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 13 policemen for indecent dressing.

A statement said the cops were arrested during patrol operations by the Monitoring Unit in various parts of the state.

The state Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, said the arrest was part of “an ongoing efforts to eradicate indecent dressing by officers of this command.”

Disu added, “The head of the Units or Divisions where the arrested police officers are serving will be vicariously liable too, for the personnel’s action. The arrested officers are in detention.”

Meanwhile, Disu also said the killing of SP Bako Angbashim, the late Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada Police Division would not be swept under the carpet.

Recall SP Angbashim was killed by suspected Iceland cult members, led by Gift David aka 2Baba.

CP Disu gave the assurance in a radio programme organised by the Force Public Relations department in Abuja which was monitored on Saturday.

Disu said he was overwhelmed by the concern shown by members of the public on the killing of the DPO.

The Rivers police boss added that he was in talks with stakeholders in Ahoada.

Disu said his objective for is to have friendly and effective police officers.

“As police we cannot succeed without cooperation, partnership from members of the public.

“I have started fostering partnership between the police and members of the public. I had meeting twice with traffic section of the police to remind them that they must be civil in their dealings with members of the public.

“I want to work with members of the public so they can trust us and give us information.”

The CP said he had put security measures in place to counter any security challenge that may arise during the Yuletide period.