Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Rivers State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr. Nwonyi Polycarp has warned the various vigilance groups operating in the state to desist from extortion, unlawful
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police , Mr. Nwonyi Polycarp has warned the various vigilance groups operating in the state to desist from extortion, unlawful detention or torture of any arrested suspect.
He said tyrannical activities of vigilance must be curtailed, adding that they are not force unit themselves. The CP said the vigilance groups must maintain their mandate, adding that “activities of vigilance groups must be monitored by the traditional rulers, Police, Local Government Chairmen. Any arrest made by the vigilance group must be handed over to the Police”.
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