The Inspector General of Police ( IGP ), Ibrahim Idris, on Wednesday warned police officers to avoid temptation from political actors as the 2019 election draws near.
Describing the election year as “critical,” the police chief urged police personnel to be professional and steadfast.
He made the call during the last meeting of the year with commissioners of police and other senior officers in Abuja.
And, contrary to claims that the police has continued to disobey court order which asked it to unseal the Peace Corp headquarters building located in Jabi area of Abuja, Idris said the Force has appealed the court order.
He said police has asked the court to stay execution of judgment on the matter.
He said the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) would now focus on violent crimes.
On the 2019 election, he said: “Officers should be aware that from next year, we are entering critical phase in the political space of this country and this critical phase include most of the election that would be conducted.
2019: IGP warns officers on ‘political temptations’
