Ahead of the 2011 elections, the Inspector General of Police, Hafiz Ringim, on Thursday warned Commissioners of Police against involvement in partisan politics.
Mr Ringim gave the warning while decorating 32 newly promoted Commissioners of Police at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
He said with the approaching elections, Police Commissioners would be the "centre of attraction" even though other law enforcement agencies are required to provide some form of assistance.
"I must warn you that politics is just by the corner; some of you will be given some responsibilities, so you must steer clear of partisan politics to enable you provide the required leadership. Yes, you can say that there are other law enforcement agencies that will provide support and assistance, but the Nigeria Police Force is at the forefront," Mr Ringim said.
He said for the police to be given the required leadership, the commissioners must remain apolitical to enable all aspirants and candidates have a level playing field. "It is my wish and prayer that at the end of the electioneering campaign, voting, counting and announcement of results, we shall all come out unscathed. We have no choice but to prove that we are capable and competent because the nation, as you are all aware, 100 per cent depends on the performance and capability of the Nigeria Police Force," he said.
Mr Ringim, while congratulating the commissioners, however, pointed out that promotion in the Force was a "privilege and not a right." He also announced the death of Oladele Ajiboye, one of the newly promoted Commissioners of Police, and asked that a minute silence be observed in his honour. Olusola Amore,
the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), was also decorated with his new rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) at the ceremony.
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