I-G warns officers against unlawful arrest, detention

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Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, Inspector General of Police

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has warned personnel of the force against unlawful arrests and detention of innocent Nigerians.

Idris gave the warning at a meeting with Commissioners of Police and above in Abuja on Wednesday.

He directed all commissioners of police in the states to ensure close supervision of operations of all units in their commands to avoid this unpleasant situation.

“You should ensure close supervision of operations of all units stationed in your commands,”he said.

The I-G said that all police units in the state were under the supervision of the commissioner who supervised activities of the command.

He expressed concern over the conduct of some police officers who were arresting suspects and detaining them without recourse to thorough investigation.

Idris attributed the recent…

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