The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Betty Enekpen-Otimeyin, has warned operatives of the command towards extortion and random looking of telephones of residents.
Enekpen-Otimeyin, who’s the forty ninth CP of the state, gave the directive when she resumed on the police headquarters, Benin Metropolis, the state capital, on Monday.
She stated the directive towards extortion and looking of telephones is from the Inspector Normal of Police and that such can solely be completed whether it is vital in the midst of an investigation.
The CP, who started her profession in Bauchi State in 1992 and has served in varied capacities at instructions throughout the nation, stated she would additionally examine sex-based violence towards girls and youngsters.
She stated, “The IG has stated we don’t have to examine telephones, however when there are points that relate to checking data, we will’t cease that.
“I’m right here to be sure that the crime stage diminished drastically, and I’ll have a look at extortion as a result of the IGP has strongly warned towards it.
“We’re additionally going to take a look at sex-based violence, violence towards girls and youngsters. We’re going to work on legal guidelines that should do with safety of ladies and the Little one Proper Act.”
The CP added that she started her profession in Bauchi State and she or he has labored in varied states and divisions earlier than turning into the Edo CP.
She acknowledged, “I began my profession in Bauchi State, from there to Plateau the place I labored in varied divisions as DPO earlier than I used to be moved to Edo State the place I additionally labored in about 10 divisions as DPD.
“I additionally labored within the State Command as OC Battle Decision and I’ve particular curiosity in circumstances that should do with gender based-violence and proper of kids.
“I additionally labored as an Assistant Commissioner in Kebbi State and Nigeria Port Authority as AC Administration.
“I labored as Space Commander in Rivers, Imo as Assistant Police Commissioner earlier than I used to be promoted to Deputy Police Commissioner and moved to Zone 5, headquarters, Benin, in command of administration.
“Upon promotion to CP, I used to be transfered to Pressure Intelligence Division, Pressure Headquarter, Abuja. From Abuja. I used to be transfered to Edo State as Commissioner of Police.