The Ndigbo Young Professionals has criticised the Take It Back (TIB) Movement for supporting Inspector Bode Emoruwa and six other Nigeria Police personnel in what it described as an open rebellion against the Federal Government.
In a press release issued on Thursday in Awka, the National Coordinator, Ambassador Chukwuemeka Chinonso, stated that all serving police personnel are aware that protests or strikes constitute a violation of the Police Act and the Public Service Rules.
“Police personnel are bound by the Police Act 2020 and the Public Service Rules, both of which strictly prohibit their engagement in any form of protest, strike, or mutiny,” Ambassador Chinonso said.
“We acknowledge that the detained police personnel are patriotic citizens in uniform, but there are appropriate channels for expressing grievances, not politically motivated protests,” he added.
“These personnel are not criminals, but their actions contravene Section 4 of the Police Act, which mandates that police officers must maintain law and order and refrain from participating in civil demonstrations.”
Ambassador Chinonso further stated that participation in the planned protest would amount to gross misconduct and could result in dismissal or criminal charges, as it incites insubordination.
“The Take It Back Movement, encouraging police personnel to defy the chain of command and participate in a protest, can be interpreted as mutiny—a serious offence under Nigerian law.
“In conclusion, the Nigeria Police must firmly avoid any involvement in protests that undermine its laws, ethical standards, and institutional framework. Every officer’s actions should be guided by discipline, loyalty, and professionalism.
“National security must not be compromised for political showmanship. The rule of law must remain paramount, and any officer who violates it should face appropriate consequences, the statement noted.
