By Charles Suru
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 3 Command Headquarters, Yola, AIG Osagie John Agans-Irabor, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to protecting fundamental human rights, upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice in the discharge of its responsibilities.
Key Highlights
- AIG Osagie John Agans-Irabor reaffirmed the Police commitment to human rights and justice.
- The AIG received a delegation from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Yola.
- Both institutions agreed on the need for stronger collaboration and information sharing.
- Agans-Irabor stressed the importance of proper investigation and credible evidence before legal action.
- The NHRC called for sustained cooperation to address alleged human rights violations.
- Both parties pledged continued engagement to strengthen accountability and public confidence in the justice system.
AIG Receives NHRC Delegation in Yola
Agans-Irabor made the commitment when he received a delegation from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Liaison Framework during a courtesy visit to the Zone 3 Command Headquarters in Yola.
The visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration, mutual understanding and effective engagement between the NHRC and the Nigeria Police Force, particularly on issues relating to human rights, justice and accountability.
The delegation was led by the Team Lead of the NHRC Liaison Framework, Madam Grace Mamza, who expressed appreciation to the AIG and members of his management team for receiving the delegation.
NHRC Seeks Stronger Police Collaboration
Mamza stressed the importance of sustained collaboration between the NHRC and the Police in promoting and protecting human rights within Nigeria’s criminal justice system.
She said effective cooperation between both institutions was necessary to ensure that complaints and allegations of human rights violations were properly received, documented, investigated and appropriately addressed.
According to her, constructive engagement, accountability and respect for due process are essential to protecting the rights of citizens, victims, suspects and other individuals who come into contact with the justice system.
Mamza explained that the NHRC is responsible for monitoring and promoting compliance with human rights standards, receiving and examining complaints of alleged violations, undertaking interventions within its mandate and promoting awareness of fundamental human rights.
She noted that the effective discharge of these responsibilities required continuous engagement with law enforcement agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force.
AIG Reaffirms Commitment to Rule of Law
Responding, AIG Agans-Irabor assured the delegation of the Police’s maximum support and cooperation whenever required.
He reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to professionalism, accountability, respect for fundamental human rights and the rule of law in carrying out its constitutional and statutory responsibilities.
The AIG said the Police had a fundamental responsibility to investigate allegations and establish the facts surrounding reported cases before taking appropriate legal action.
He explained that proper investigation was critical to ensuring that cases brought before the courts were supported by credible facts and evidence, while also safeguarding the rights of all parties involved in the criminal justice process.
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Police, NHRC Pledge Continued Cooperation
Agans-Irabor further emphasised the importance of cooperation with relevant institutions and stakeholders, particularly organisations whose mandates focus on human rights, justice and accountability.
He welcomed continued dialogue and institutional collaboration between the Police and the NHRC, noting that such partnerships could help strengthen public confidence, improve accountability mechanisms and promote a justice system that protects the rights of all persons.
The meeting ended with both parties reaffirming their commitment to continued cooperation, information sharing, constructive engagement and the promotion of human rights and justice in Nigeria.
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