RismadarVoice Reporters
February 1, 2026
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, MNIPR, FSI, has urged officers and men of the Command to intensify operations and demonstrate unwavering commitment towards reducing crime across the State.
The directive was issued during the Command’s end-of-the-month Conference of Senior Police Officers held at the Command Officers’ Mess, Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo, where the Commissioner reviewed the prevailing security situation, assessed operational performance, and issued fresh strategic directives.
While commending officers for their sacrifices and recent successes in combating crime, CP Azare emphasized that public and government expectations remain high.
“The mandate is clear: we must stay ahead of criminals. You must be proactive, intelligence-driven, and professionally decisive in the discharge of your duties. There is no room for complacency,” he stated.
He stressed that visibility policing, aggressive patrols, sustained stop-and-search operations, prompt response to distress calls, and robust intelligence gathering must be strengthened across all formations and units.
The Commissioner further reminded officers that professionalism, discipline, and respect for human rights must guide every operation, noting that public confidence in the Police is built on integrity, fairness, lawful conduct.
“Every officer must understand that the uniform represents authority, trust, and responsibility. We must protect lives and property without compromise, and we must do so strictly within the ambit of the law,” he added.
CP Azare warned that any act of misconduct, corruption, or unprofessional behaviour would attract severe disciplinary action, while outstanding performance would be duly recognized, rewarded.
He urged Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders to provide effective leadership, enforce discipline, personally supervise operations within their areas of responsibility.
