The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has warned 1,068 retrained police constables to desist from acts of professional misconduct.

He gave the warning at the passing-out parade of retrained constables at the Police Mobile Force Base, 26 PMF, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Disu said any officer caught misusing a weapon or killing without lawful justification would be dismissed or prosecuted.

He added that the era of impunity is over, stressing that their uniform is not a shield from justice.

“Impunity ends now. Any officer who misuses his weapon and kills a citizen without lawful justification, will be dismissed and prosecuted by law. He will neither be transferred, queried or redeployed. No badge is a license to kill,” he said.

The IGP noted that an unskilled officer with a gun is a danger to the public, while a skilled and disciplined officer is a true guardian of the people.

He further commended the Akwa Ibom Command for pioneering the comprehensive retraining of female police officers in arms handling last year, noting that gender is not a barrier to competence.

The IGP also reminded officers that Force Order 237 remains binding, stressing that firearms should only be used as a last resort, proportionately, and strictly within the bounds of the law.

He also warned against extortion, reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol, and the reckless use of firearms, adding that any officer found violating the order would face summary dismissal and criminal prosecution.

Disu urged the newly retrained constables to carry their weapons with pride but restraint, wear their uniforms with dignity, and treat citizens with respect.