The Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, has taken decisive action against unprofessional conduct within the force by disbanding the state’s Quick Intervention Unit (QIU). The unit was shut down following repeated cases of misconduct and unethical behaviour by its personnel.
In its place, the police boss has announced the creation of a new tactical team, code-named Strike Force, which is aimed at restoring public trust and improving operational effectiveness. The newly formed unit is commanded by DSP Eze Augustine Eke and will serve as a replacement intervention team to fight crime and respond swiftly to emergencies across the state.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Abia State Command. According to the statement, the move is part of CP Isa’s broader strategy to clean up the command and ensure professionalism among officers.
“The disbandment of the Quick Intervention Unit and the formation of the Strike Force is in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who is committed to building a police force that is professional, accountable, service-driven, and compliant with the rule of law,” the statement read.
The newly inaugurated Strike Force is made up of well-trained, disciplined, and combat-ready officers. According to the PPRO, the team has been carefully selected and strategically deployed across various parts of the state to strengthen the fight against crime.
CP Danladi Isa has charged the officers to maintain high standards of conduct, remain disciplined, and carry out their duties in strict adherence to the rule of law. He also urged them to be people-friendly in their operations, stressing that the new unit must avoid the mistakes of its predecessor.
“The Strike Force must represent the values of professionalism and respect for human rights. We will not tolerate any form of misconduct,” CP Isa warned.
To ensure accountability, the Commissioner called on members of the public to report any cases of abuse or unprofessional conduct by any officer to the Command’s Complaints Response Unit (CRU).
The disbanded QIU had faced growing criticism from residents of Abia State over allegations of harassment, extortion, and excessive use of force. Civil society groups and community leaders had for months been calling on the police authorities to reform or scrap the unit.
With the launch of the Strike Force, the police command hopes to rebuild public confidence and assure citizens of a more professional and people-focused approach to policing.
The Commissioner reaffirmed his commitment to security and said the police will continue to take proactive steps to protect lives and property in Abia State.
Residents are encouraged to work with the police by providing timely information that can help in fighting crime and maintaining peace across the state.
