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By Monday Ijeh
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has warned against the misuse of police authority in civil disputes, particularly, matters of land ownership.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja.
Egbetokun said police officers had no jurisdiction over purely civil matters unless there was an underlying criminal element involved.
According to him, even in such cases, investigations must be overseen by the Commissioners of Police in charge of the state, who will be held accountable for the process and outcome.
The I-G also raised concerns over the unwarranted and unethical practice of transferring ongoing cases, and misusing of public office by certain officers and individuals.
Egbetokun said the practices, which undermine investigations and diminish public confidence in the force, would no longer be tolerated.
He said transparency,…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
