The Commissioner of Police in Abia State, Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, has continued his unannounced visits to police divisions and formations across the state, using the exercise to assess officers’ commitment to duty and the operational challenges confronting them.

The latest inspection took the commissioner to Eziama, Obor Hill and Ndiegoro police divisions, as well as the Central Police Station, Aba, shortly after the flag-off of the Community Safety Partnership Initiative in the city.

Unlike routine official visits, the inspections were conducted without prior notice, allowing Afolabi to see first-hand how officers were performing their duties, the condition of their working environments and the challenges affecting operations.

During the visits, the commissioner commended the officers for their turnout and the cleanliness of the various formations. He, however, observed manpower shortages in some divisions, including a heavy presence of female personnel in certain formations.

Afolabi urged the officers to make the best use of the available manpower, stressing that every police officer, regardless of gender, is professionally trained and capable of performing assigned duties effectively.

He also directed the divisions to deepen collaboration with local security structures, particularly community vigilante groups, to strengthen intelligence gathering, crime prevention and overall security operations.

The commissioner said the exercise was in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, which places emphasis on accountability, professionalism, intelligence-led policing and community partnership.

He charged officers to embrace proactive policing, remain vigilant and maintain high professional standards in their dealings with members of the public.

Afolabi also warned against misconduct, corruption, extortion and other practices capable of tarnishing the image of the Nigeria Police Force.

He said the command would maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards such acts, warning that officers found engaging in unethical conduct, as well as those who encourage or benefit from such practices, would face appropriate disciplinary action.

The commissioner said the ongoing visits would help the command identify gaps in its operations and respond more effectively to the security needs of communities across Abia State.