By Ogenyi Ogenyi, Uyo
At least 500 Policemen from Akwa Ibom command has been deployed to Anambra state ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
Addressing the officers in Uyo on Tuesday before their departure, State Police Commissioner, Baba Azare warned them against unethical practices in their assignment and asked them to be guided by the provisions of the nation’s constitution in the discharge of their duties.
The commissioner warned that the command would not hesitate to discipline any of them caught in any act of election illegality.
“Stick to your duties as enshrined in the constitution of Nigeria and police Act and regulations. As I said, the Inspector General of Police of will not tolerate any act of indiscipline and corruption while on this beat and beyond .
“So also, the command will not hesitate to take disciplinary action anyone of that indulge in illegal activities.”
The Commissioner urged the officers to be good ambassadors of the Nigeria Police adding the police Force remained a highly disciplined and ethical organisation and prayed that they would perform their duty and return to the state safely.
Their entitlement he said has been fully paid for.
“We have made adequate security arrangements to convey you to Anambra and also adequate security for your safety as you move on the road to Anambra .
“Cooperate with your team lead and make you don’t leave until the stand down order. Anyone of you that decide to leave before time will be sanctioned because you can not leave without instructions
“After the stand down, you fall in there, head count will commence .Once you are intact 500 of you will conveyed back to Akwa Ibom .Inspector General of Police has paid for all the expenses “
