Ebonyi CP warns officers against rights violation, corrupt practices

Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police Hope Urunwa Okafor warned officers at a briefing not to hold suspects longer than legally allowed, urging respect for detainees’ dignity and fundamental rights. The directive aims to curb rights violations and corrupt practices within the police, improving accountability and public trust in the state’s law‑enforcement.

The Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police, CP Hope Urunwa Okafor, has cautioned officers of the Command against detaining suspects beyond the legally stipulated period, stressing the need to uphold the dignity and fundamental rights of all persons in custody. Okafor gave the warning during a strategic briefing with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Heads […] Ebonyi CP warns officers against rights violation, corrupt practices