Byline: Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe Lokoja
Lokoja, Kogi state, Nigeria- August 9, 2025(Series News Online)
The Kogi State Police Command has taken significant steps to enhance discipline and professionalism among its officers, while also addressing the critical issue of violence against persons. This was evident in two separate events held recently, where the Commissioner of Police, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, engaged with senior officers and retired police personnel.
In a strategic conference with senior officers, CP Dantawaye emphasized the need for renewed commitment to discipline, professionalism, and lawful conduct. "Officers must exercise caution when addressing sensitive matters, particularly with reference to the ongoing police pension scheme saga on social media platforms," he cautioned. The CP also charged officers to strictly adhere to the law in the discharge of their duties.
In a separate event, the Command received a sensitization lecture from the Public Defender and Citizens’ Rights Commission (PDCRC) on the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law, 2022. The Director General of PDCRC, Barr. Musa Onogo Idris, highlighted key aspects of the law, including rape, spousal abuse, and emotional abuse offenses that now carry strict legal penalties. "The PDCRC offers free legal services, including criminal and civil litigation, and alternative dispute resolution," he stated.
CP Dantawaye appreciated the growing synergy between the Command and PDCRC, noting that it would lead to more effective and comprehensive justice delivery in Kogi State. He urged officers to deepen the existing synergy with PDCRC for a more just and violence-free society. "Officers must not only enforce the law but understand it clearly," he stressed.
The CP also emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration for effective prosecution of offenders and assured citizens of the Command's commitment to justice, protection of rights, and strict enforcement of laws against abuse and violence.
In another development, CP Dantawaye held a crucial engagement with retired Police officers in the State, reaffirming the Inspector General of Police's commitment to improving the welfare of both serving and retired police officers. He urged the retirees to remain hopeful and expressed gratitude for their conduct in the state, noting that their decision not to create any public disorder during the last protest showed maturity and discipline. A token of transport fare was presented to the sixteen retired officers who attended the meeting.
The Command's commitment to protecting citizens' rights and promoting a violence-free society is evident in its efforts to enhance discipline, professionalism, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders. As CP Dantawaye stated, "We are committed to justice, protection of rights, and strict enforcement of laws against abuse and violence."
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