By Ogenyi Ogenyi, Uyo
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, Baba Azare has reiterated the stance of police authorities on the withdrawal of officers from escort duty for unauthorized VIPs saying the move would help to free the officers for their core duties.
He has also warned officers against violating directives saying he would deploy all the machineries of the force to ensure that violators are brought to book.
Azare who made this known at his first management and strategic meeting of the year 2026 with senior officers, in Uyo yesterday DPOs and tactical commanders of the Command however commended them for their dedication and resilience in maintaining relative peace and security across the State in the preceding year.
The commissioner issued a stern warning against all forms of indiscipline, misconduct, and unprofessional behaviour and emphasized that the Command’s leadership would not tolerate any action capable of tarnishing the image of the force..
Reiterating key directives of the IGP Kayode Egbetokun,Azare stressed the strict enforcement of the directive on the withdrawal of police officers from escort duties for VIPs was aimed at ensuring optimal deployment of manpower for core policing duties that serve the interest of the general public.
The commissioner reiterated the Executive Order of the State Government on masquerade operations, directing all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Team Leaders to ensure full compliance in order to maintain public order.
He charged officers to maintain neatness in dressing, courteous disposition, and civility in all interactions with members of the public reminding them that they remained servants of the people while their conduct must reflect the ethics and standards of a modern, people-friendly police force.
