Delta State Police Command has lectured National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members in Delta State on cybercrime, law enforcement, rights, responsibility of citizens, police accountability and community policing.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, who gave the lecture on Wednesday at the NYSC orientation camp, lssele-Uku, encouraged the Corps members to remain good ambassadors of their country, stay away from crime, shun all forms of violence, be kind, honest in their opinions and in their future endeavours.
Represented by the the Police Public Relations officer, SP Edafe Bright, he emphasized the importance of knowing their rights and the rights of other
While restating the importance of their freedom, he stressed that anything that could take away their freedom should be avoided at all costs.
The Corps members were also lectured on their responsibilities as citizens, which includes, as outlined in Section 24 of the Nigerian 1999 Constitution as amended, respecting the constitution and institutions, promoting national interest, showing patriotism, and maintaining law and order by assisting law enforcement agencies to maintain peace within the community.
On police accountability, avenues of complaints, including phone numbers, were made available to the Corps members.
The lecture was in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on the need to resuscitate lecture sessions with NYSC members across the country.
