Be civil in policing University Community, CP tells men and officers at Abraka

*Urges security partnership with DELSU

By Jon Egie

Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, has cautioned officers and men of the Nigeria Police in Abraka to be civil in dealing with the public, noting that the strategy for policing a University Community is different from that used to police a Commercial Community.

The CP gave the advise while addressing men and officers of the Abraka police station, being part of activities marking his official visit to the Delta State University, Abraka recently.

Earlier the CP had told the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Andy Ugochukwu Egwunyenga and the management of the university that the university environment is one that must be policed properly as it comprises of vulnerable youths who need to be properly guided against cultism, internet fraud and other related practices that could negatively impact on their studies.

The CP assured the VC of the readiness of the Command for a synergy of resources with the University in order to achieve a conducive and peaceful environment for the staffs and students.

The CP’S visit was first of its kind in the existence of the school, the VC said in his response and expressed confidence in the ability of the CP whose security drive is based on community policing, to deliver.

At the Abraka police station, the CP read the riot act to men and officers of the Division.

The CP told the Policemen to be mature in dealing with the students who he said, could easily ignite crisis if they were not properly managed.

“The students are our children, brothers and sisters and must be handled with care” . ”

The CP warned in strong terms that extortion of any kind, involvement in crime, fraternizing with criminals, violation of human rights will not be tolerated as any officer found wanting will be decisively dealt with.