The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola, AIG Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, has charged officers and men of the Taraba state police command to uphold professionalism, discipline, intelligence-led policing and continuous capacity building in the discharge of their duties.
Adeniran gave the charge during a familiarization tour of the Taraba state Police Command on Thursday where he delivered a lecture to officers and personnel of the command.
The lecture, conducted in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, focused on enhancing operational effectiveness through professionalism, discipline, community intelligence gathering, school safety, public health awareness, training and retraining in weapon handling, and collective efforts to tackle insecurity.
The AIG noted that the country’s prevailing security challenges require a highly professional, disciplined, well-trained and intelligence-driven police force capable of responding effectively to emerging threats while protecting lives and property.
He urged officers to intensify intelligence-led policing, visibility patrols, collaboration with other security agencies and prompt responses to distress calls, stressing that security remains a collective responsibility.
Adeniran also highlighted the importance of public health security, particularly regarding Ebola and other communicable diseases. Given Taraba state’s proximity to international borders, he advised officers to remain vigilant, familiarize themselves with symptoms of infectious diseases, observe safety protocols and collaborate closely with health authorities.
On professionalism, the AIG emphasized adherence to the rule of law, respect for fundamental human rights, integrity, accountability and transparency. He warned against corruption and misconduct, noting that professional conduct is essential for building public trust and strengthening police-community relations.
Describing discipline as the bedrock of effective policing, Adeniran urged officers to maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct by obeying lawful orders, respecting the chain of command, maintaining proper appearance and demonstrating punctuality and self-control.
He further underscored the significance of community intelligence and information gathering in crime prevention and detection. According to him, stronger partnerships with community leaders and stakeholders, protection of informants and effective implementation of community policing strategies are critical to improving security outcomes.
Addressing school safety, the AIG reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the Safe School Initiative. He directed officers to conduct regular security assessments of educational institutions, strengthen liaison with school authorities and establish effective emergency response mechanisms to safeguard students, teachers and school facilities.
Adeniran also stressed the need for continuous training and retraining of personnel, particularly in weapon handling and operational procedures. He said officers must remain proficient in firearm safety, weapon maintenance, rules of engagement, tactical operations, patrol duties, checkpoint management and public order management.
He expressed confidence that through professionalism, discipline, teamwork and adherence to best policing practices, officers of the Taraba State Police Command would continue to strengthen public confidence, improve security and contribute to the peace and development of the state and the country.
