The new commissioner of police in Rivers State, Emeka Polycarp Nwonyi, has said there will zero tolerance for corruption and human rights abuses during his stay in the state.
He also declared that unlawful detention, arrest by proxy and accidental discharge would not be tolerated.
Nwonyi made the declaration yesterday during his maiden briefing at the Police Headquarters, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt.
He said, “My primary assignment is to protect life and property with humility, due diligence and integrity.
“I commend the state government for providing the enabling environment for my predecessors. I pray that the state government extend such gesture to my administration.
“Let me state categorically that I am here to tackle crime and criminality in accordance to international best practices and respect human rights.”
He said no efforts would be spared dealing with criminal elements in the state, adding that a total war has been declared on cultism and kidnapping among others, vowing that he would spare no efforts in smoking them out.
“My strategies include intelligence-led policing. We shall deploy available technology and other sources of information. The DPOs and area commanders has been directed to make use of special constabulary.
“I shall deploy community partnership; it is a working partnership with the police to arrest offenders to reduce crime. I have zero tolerance for corruption. My administration has no room for corrupt officials. Monitoring teams will go round to monitor officers. “Under my watch nobody shall be detained unlawfully. Arrest by proxy is prohibited. We shall be civil to members of the public. Accidental discharge will not be tolerated.
“Defaulters shall be punished in accordance to the law and DPOs queried. I shall ensure DPOs and heads of departments visit their men in their beat.
“Visible policing will be more noticeable under my watch while standard operating procedure will be highly applicable under my watch. I reiterate my pledge to serve people of Rivers State diligently to the best of my ability,” he said.
Last modified: June 1, 2023
