Nigeria, Oct. 21 -- The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, has warned tactical commanders against human rights abuses, unlawful arrests and extortion in the discharge of their duties.

Olugbenga issued the warning during a meeting with senior tactical commanders at the command headquarters in Ibadan, where he reiterated the directive of the Inspector-General of Police on strict adherence to the rule of law and professional policing ethics.

Addressing the officers, the commissioner condemned indiscriminate arrests and arbitrary detention, stressing that personnel must respect the fundamental human rights of citizens while enforcing law and order.

He also warned police personnel against the unauthorised u...