President Muhammadu Buhari has warned men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) against dastardly act of torture and extra judicial killings.
The President gave the warning yesterday in Wuddi, Kano State, at the convocation and passing out parade of the First Regular Cadet Course at the Police Academy.
Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu, stated that Buhari cautioned the Police to desist from acts capable of bringing members of the public in conflict with them.
The President said that unprofessional conducts such as illegal detentions, extrajudicial killings, torture and violation of fundamental human rights were unacceptable and must be avoided by the Nigeria Police Force at all times.
“We must abide by the constitutional code of conduct in policing our people.
“The police in its efforts to fight crime must work in partnership with the community. You cannot properly police the people without their consent,’’ he said.
Buhari also seized the occasion to remind police officers to shun corruption and resist all temptations that would impede the integrity and professionalism of the Force.
“It is appropriate to warn you as Police Officers not to see yourselves as being above the Law. You must be above board and resist all temptations. Be contented with your salaries and allowances.