Police disband anti-cultism unit over alleged unprofessional conduct

The Abia State Police Command’s Anti-Cultism Unit has been disbanded over alleged unprofessional conduct and incivility towards members of the public, a decision said to be aligned with the vision of the Inspector General of Police.

Penpushing reports that the Command Public Relations Officer Maureen Chinaka, made this known in a statement on Tuesday, adding that the order for the disbanded anti-cultism unit was issued by the Commissioner of Police

The police spokesperson, an assistant superintendent of police, explained that commissioner’s action was to establish a professionally competent, service-driven, rule-of-law-compliant, and people-friendly police force.

Penpushing further reports that Chinaka stated that a police operative, Ebuka Okonkwo (F/No: 527324), attached to Area Command, Aba, but on special duty at Isuochi, was demoted from the rank of corporal to constable.

The spokesperson stated that the decision followed the conclusion of an administrative investigation, which found him guilty of discreditable, unprofessional conduct and incivility to members of the public.

“The Commissioner of Police emphasised the Command’s zero-tolerance policy for any form of unprofessional conduct among officers that could tarnish the good image of the force. Members of the public are also encouraged to report any unprofessional conduct by officers to the Complaint Response Unit Abia Command,” the statement read.

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