Kokumo gave the advice on Thursday in Akure during a meeting with police officers in Ondo State Command.
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It is mutinous for police to go on strike, Commissioner warns
Following the proposed strike action by officers of the Nigerian Police, the Deputy Inspector- General of Police, Department of Research and Planning, the Nigeria Police Force has warned its officers and men that the planned strike by police personnel is mutiny and disobedience to lawful order.
Commissioner of Police (CP) in Kebbi State, Musa Baba, gave the warning while speaking with the officers and men of the Command in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
In what was his maiden working visit since assumption of office for South-West States Zone, DIG Kokumo appealed to officers and men of the command not to allow anybody to lure them into an action that is mutinous under the constitution of the country.
The DIG said that it was imperative for police officers to carry out their duties diligently by respecting the rights of the citizens.
“Police can not go on strike, it is mutiny and we all know what mutiny means, and what the consequences and punishments are.
“My prayer is that you will not be found guilty of committing mutiny and I admonish you all to do your jobs diligently and in a short time, there will be better smiles on our faces,” he said.
The DIG, therefore, cautioned police officers not to engage in any form of strike action.
According to him, the salary and monuments of the Police were paid from the tax payers purse.
“Of course, there are rules and regulations. Let us conform to the rules and regulations for better service delivery.
“Nothing stops us to be professional to all our rules and regulations, police is our friend is a common slogan but we really need to examine ourselves .
“Do we need to unleash terror on them? Do we need to abuse their rights with impunity? We will continue to sermonise especially to those who are yet to imbibe the culture of professionalism.
“So, as a matter of fact we must have respect for the rights of the citizen,” the DIG said.
Kokumo said that the increase in the police salary approved by President Muhammadu Buhari would go a long way to change the lives of the personnel when implemented.
He explained that all the departments saddled with the payment had started the process and computation, and it would be paid very soon.
