The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, Mnipr, on Wednesday, 21st October 2026, held an emergency strategic security meeting with Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Tactical Commanders, Heads of Departments (HODs), and other senior officers of the Command to deliberate on prevailing security concerns and strengthen strategies for effective crime prevention and control across the State.
A statement signed by the command public relations officer DSP Timfon John said the meeting provided a strategic platform to review the prevailing security situation, assess emerging threats, and address critical issues relating to intelligence gathering, crime prevention and detection, visibility policing, rapid response to distress calls, inter-unit collaboration, and effective supervision of personnel.
The Commissioner of Police charged all officers in command and supervisory positions to remain vigilant, demonstrate effective leadership, and ensure prompt and coordinated responses to security challenges within their respective areas of responsibility.
The Commissioner emphasised the need for all officers and men to discharge their duties with diligence, discipline, integrity, and respect for the rule of law.
He reiterated that police personnel must respect the fundamental rights of citizens and ensure that arrests, investigations, searches, and other official duties are carried out in accordance with established laws and procedures. He warned against abuse of authority, extortion, negligence, dereliction of duty, and any conduct capable of undermining public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
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The meeting further addressed the need to strengthen intelligence-led policing, improve information sharing, enhance patrol strategies, and sustain effective monitoring of identified security flashpoints and vulnerable locations. DPOs, Tactical Commanders, and Heads of Departments were directed to maintain effective communication with their personnel, ensure prompt reporting of security developments, and provide adequate supervision to enhance operational efficiency and accountability.
In line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, Psc(+), Officers and men were also sensitised on strict compliance with the Nigeria Police Force social media policy. The Commissioner of Police reiterated that the IGP’s directives on the use of social media remain in force and must be strictly observed by all personnel.
Officers were cautioned against the unauthorised publication or circulation of official information, internal communications, operational details, photographs, videos, and other sensitive materials on social media platforms. They were reminded that any online conduct capable of compromising security operations, breaching confidentiality, or bringing the Force into disrepute would be addressed in accordance with applicable Force regulations and disciplinary procedures.
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The Commissioner of Police urged all officers to implement the resolutions reached at the meeting, strengthen internal accountability, and remain responsive to the security needs of the public. Members of the public were equally encouraged to continue providing timely and credible information to assist the Police in preventing crime, identifying suspicious activities, and maintaining peace and public safety across Akwa Ibom State.
The Command reassures residents of its commitment to the maintenance of law and order and calls for continued public cooperation in the collective effort to sustain a safe and peaceful environment throughout the State.
