The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Ajo Ordue, has warned officers and personnel of the command against unprofessional conduct, abuse of power and violation of the fundamental human rights of citizens.
The commissioner expressed concern over the increase in fundamental human rights-related suits and complaints against personnel of the command, particularly allegations of unlawful and prolonged detention, abuse of police powers and other forms of professional misconduct.
Ordue gave the warning on Monday while delivering his maiden lecture at the state command headquarters in Calabar to senior police officers, area commanders, divisional police officers and heads of investigating and tactical units.
Declaring that “human rights are non-negotiable,” Ordue charged area commanders, DPOs and heads of units to strengthen supervision and ensure that officers under their command operate strictly within the law, extant police regulations and professional standards.
He warned that officers found culpable of rights violations or other misconduct would face disciplinary action.
“Any officer found culpable of human rights violations or other misconduct would face appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with extant laws and regulations,” the CP said.
Ordue further warned that supervisors would not be shielded from responsibility where misconduct resulted from poor supervision.
“Supervisors would be held accountable for lapses arising from poor supervision,” he stated.
The commissioner, who assumed office as the 49th Commissioner of Police in Cross River State on August 10, 2026, said his administration would be anchored on the D-C-I-I-D-D-T policing framework, comprising Discipline, Community Policing, Inter-Agency Collaboration, Intelligence-Led Proactive Policing, Discreet Investigation, Diligent Prosecution and Teamwork.
He stressed that professionalism, discipline and respect for human dignity were central to effective policing and essential to rebuilding public confidence in the Police.
“Professionalism, discipline and respect for human dignity remain fundamental to effective policing and essential to strengthening public trust,” Ordue said.
The CP reiterated his commitment to protecting citizens’ rights and strengthening public confidence in the command.
He also urged members of the public to report genuine cases of police misconduct through appropriate channels, assuring them that legitimate complaints would receive necessary attention.
“All legitimate complaints would receive necessary attention and be handled in accordance with the law,” he assured.