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Abia Police Demotes Officer Over Unprofessional Conduct

The Abia State Police Command has demoted a police officer from the rank of corporal to constable following his involvement in unprofessional behaviour and disrespectful conduct towards the public.

Maureen Chinaka, the Commandโ€™s spokesperson, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Chinaka, the demotion came after the conclusion of an internal administrative procedure where the officer was tried and found guilty of conduct deemed discreditable and unbecoming of a police officer.

โ€œThe officer, F/No: 527324 Corporal Okonkwo Ebuka, who was attached to the Aba Area Command but assigned to special duty in Isuochi, has been demoted to the rank of constable.

This action aligns with the commandโ€™s zero-tolerance policy for unprofessional conduct,โ€ the statement read.

In a related move, the Commissioner of Police in Abia State, Danladi Isa, has disbanded the Commandโ€™s Anti-Cultism Unit, citing similar issues of misconduct and incivility towards the public.

The decision underscores the commandโ€™s commitment to upholding professionalism and fostering a service-oriented, rule-of-law-compliant police force.

Commissioner Isa reiterated the vision of the Inspector General of Police to promote a people-friendly police force while maintaining a firm stance against behaviour that could tarnish the Forceโ€™s reputation.

This action highlights the growing emphasis on accountability within the Nigerian Police Force, signalling a shift towards improving public trust and upholding ethical standards.