May 29: IG greets Nigerians
(Nigeria) The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase,
on Thursday, pledged continued unalloyed loyalty of the police to the
government and people of Nigeria.
He made the pledge in a message to Nigerians as the nation
mark 16 years of unbroken democratic rule on Friday.
He, therefore, urged the personnel to subject themselves to
civil authority and accord maximum respect to the fundamental rights of the
citizenry.
He advised them to remain politically-neutral and steer
clear of partisan politics, in line with their professional ethics.
The IG warned that those found meddling in politics in or
outside their areas of jurisdiction would be appropriately sanctioned and
commended the officers for protecting the nation’s thriving democracy.
Arase promised that the force would do everything within its
power, including partnering with relevant stakeholders, to effectively secure
lives and property of Nigerians, in spite of current security challenges.
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