Abia Police Command Disbands Quick Intervention Unit

The Abia State Police Command has announced the disbandment of the Quick Intervention Unit (QIU) on issues of unprofessional misconduct.

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Maureen Chinaka said the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command CP Danladi Isa ordered the disbandment as part of the efforts to eliminate unprofessional conduct by officers.

According to the statement, this was in line with the vision of the Inspector General Police, Kayode Egbetokun to build a professionally competent, service driven, rule of law compliant and people friendly Police Force.

It further revealed that the command established a new tactical unit, “Strike Force”, commanded by DSP Eze Augustine Eke, as an Intervention Team. These unit comprises of well-trained, disciplined, and combat ready officers strategically deployed as an additional tactical team to combat crime in the state.

The Commissioner of Police charged the newly inaugurated team to uphold professionalism, remain disciplined, and ensure strict compliance with the rule of law in the discharge of their duties.

While inaugurating the new tactical unit, CP Danladi Isa reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to professionalism in the discharge of the constitutional mandate of the force in line with the vision of the IGP.

He further called on the good people of Abia State to promptly report any form of misconduct by police officers to the Complaint Response Unit of the Abia State Police Command through the following contact lines: 09031593827, 09035401645.