Stop posting faces of crime suspects on social media — CP Danladi warns officers

The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa has warned officers in his Command against posting faces of crime suspects on social media and involvement in civil matters.

He also warned against unprofessionalism, extortion, improper dressing, over-detention of suspects in non-felonious cases, and poor documentation of complaints.

The CP gave the charge on Monday during a strategic meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Team Commanders and Departmental Heads of the Command, warned against unauthorised transfer of officers on one-year attachment, misconduct and acts of impunity.

He directed that there must be no loss of personnel or arms, adding that preliminary investigations into community-reported cases must be properly handled before transferring such cases to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and prosecution.

He encouraged officers to lead by example, saying that true leadership is demonstrated through conduct. He urged them to continually build and improve themselves professionally in order to give their best service.

CP Danladi reaffirmed that enforcement of tinted glass permits commences on 2nd October, 2025. He warned officers to conduct themselves with highest level of professionalism, adding that motorists must not be extorted.