Bayelsa: Reps to probe deployment of 8 Police Commissioners in 3 months
Affairs to investigate the deployment and redeployment of eight
Commissioners of Police (CP) in Bayelsa in the last three months.
NAN reports that the resolution was sequel to a motion of urgent
national importance, moved by Rep. Diri Douye (PDP-Bayelsa) and four
other lawmakers from the state, at the plenary on Wednesday.
Douye said the primary responsibility of the police is to protect the
citizens, prevent and investigate crimes and respond to emergency
calls among others.
He said consistency was important in building trust and bridging the
gap between police and the citizens for efficient operation of the
force.
The lawmaker said the CP, as the operational head of the police in the
state was required to be on ground for a period of time to grasp a
good understanding of the state.
"It is therefore worrisome to experience the incessant and confused
rotary of deployment and redeployment of Commissioners of Police in
Bayelsa.
"In the last three months, eight commissioners have passed through the state.
"This consistent erratic behavior should be checked. On an average,
one CP is posted in and out of a state virtually every 10 years.
"Thus making it possible for the governor who is the Chief Security
Officer of the state, to develop a lasting synergy with the CP, which
ensures peace and tranquility in the state," he said.
Douye said Gov. Seriake Dickson and the people of the state had
expressed reservation over the constant changes of Commissioners of
Police in the state.
According to him, the apparent politicisation of the deployment of
police commissioners in the state has created severe disequilibrium in
the security, instilled fear and apprehension in the citizenry.
He said the situation could lead to break down of law and order ahead
of 2019 general elections.
In his ruling, Dogara mandated the committee to report back to the
House in two weeks for further legislative actions.
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