
The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has instructed all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and other personnel within the command to offer unconditional bail to individuals arrested for bailable offences, especially minor offences and misdemeanors.
This directive aligns with a recent order from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and is aimed at preventing the unlawful overnight detention of suspects accused of minor infractions.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, members of the public are encouraged to screenshot and store the announcement on their phones for future reference.
Edafe stressed that suspects involved in such offences should not be held overnight in police custody as long as they present a credible surety.
The statement reads: "In compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun Phd NPM, the Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has issued a firm directive to DPOs and officers of the command that henceforth all suspects involved in bailable offenses such as simple offenses or misdemeanors should be granted bail unconditionally and they must not be made to sleep in the cell. Screenshot this and keep it on your phone. Ensure that you have a reliable surety, please.
"For any breach of this directive, send a What's App complaint with details to 09011112311."