The Inspector-General of Police Mohammed D. Abubakar, in continuation of Interactive sessions with Police Officers to pass down the new transformation agenda of the new Police Administration, held a conference with Assistant Commissioners of Police in charge Command Operations and CIDs.

He categorically stated that "we must collectively purge the Police system of all undesirable elements and criminal tendencies. In the course of this meeting, we shall be arriving at specific decisions which must be enforced as a stepping stone to the reforms that will follow but on your return to your various Commands, you must ensure:

• the immediate release of all persons detained in Police cells without lawful justification;

• non-detention of persons beyond the stipulated period of 24hrs except as otherwise permitted by law;

• the immediate disbandment of all Squads, Teams, or any other operational or investigating outfit operating under whatever name and collapsing such under the original structures recognised by Police standards and

• the immediate dismantling of all intra State and highway road blocks which constitute nuisance especially in Lagos, Edo and South-Eastern States.

I look forward to a Police Force peopled by respectable Officers and men, dignified by the selfless service they offer, respected by the public they serve and deserving of their wages; Officers who will not compromise standards, who will live by the ethics of their profession and by the oaths they swear; Officers who will perform their duties without fear of intimidation and in all fairness; Officers who will be committed to the rule of law and enthronement of justice; Officers who will not be used by anybody for the achievement of parochial interests; Officers who will go any length to get the right things done.

It is such Officers who will make the Nigeria Police Force proud again and help salvage our Nation from the grip of criminals and terrorists.

All of us can become such Officers and I urge you today to stand with me so that together we will conquer our challenges and leave for the coming generation, a Police Force that will be trustworthy and responsible as well as friendly and one which will remain a source of pride to every Nigerian.

This is possible and it is achievable and with the right attitude, dedication and focus, we can make it happen in our time, sooner than later"