PRESS RELEASE
20/03/2025
Abia CP Disbands SWAT and Special Squad, Establishes Scorpion Tactical Team
1. The Abia State Police Command has disbanded the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit and the Command’s Special Squad (CSS). In their place, a newly trained, tactical, and professional unit known as the Scorpion Squad has been established. This squad will be led by SP Ibe Daniel as Commander, with DSP Eze Augustine as 2i/c.
2. This decision is part of the command’s administrative and operational measures to ensure compliance with the rule of law and promotion of a professional police force in Abia State that is equipped with the necessary skills to effectively and efficiently combat crime and criminality in alignment with the vision of the Inspector General Of Police (IGP)
3. While addressing the newly formed Scorpion Squad, the Commissioner of Police CP Danladi Isa emphasized the importance of tact, professionalism, and strict adherence to the rules of engagement. He directed that all operations must be based on actionable intelligence and officers must adhere strictly to the command operational dress code for easy identification and accountability. He further warned that any behavior detrimental to the image of the force will not be tolerated and will be visited with appropriate sanction.
4. The CP further charged the Scorpion Squad to take decisive action against violent crimes in Abia state ensuring that criminal threats are swiftly eliminated and crime reduced to the bearest minimum
Signed
DSP Maureen C Chinaka LLb anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
FOR: Commissioner Of Police
Abia State Command
20/03/2025
Abia CP Disbands SWAT and Special Squad, Establishes Scorpion Tactical Team
1. The Abia State Police Command has disbanded the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit and the Command’s Special Squad (CSS). In their place, a newly trained, tactical, and professional unit known as the Scorpion Squad has been established. This squad will be led by SP Ibe Daniel as Commander, with DSP Eze Augustine as 2i/c.
2. This decision is part of the command’s administrative and operational measures to ensure compliance with the rule of law and promotion of a professional police force in Abia State that is equipped with the necessary skills to effectively and efficiently combat crime and criminality in alignment with the vision of the Inspector General Of Police (IGP)
3. While addressing the newly formed Scorpion Squad, the Commissioner of Police CP Danladi Isa emphasized the importance of tact, professionalism, and strict adherence to the rules of engagement. He directed that all operations must be based on actionable intelligence and officers must adhere strictly to the command operational dress code for easy identification and accountability. He further warned that any behavior detrimental to the image of the force will not be tolerated and will be visited with appropriate sanction.
4. The CP further charged the Scorpion Squad to take decisive action against violent crimes in Abia state ensuring that criminal threats are swiftly eliminated and crime reduced to the bearest minimum
Signed
DSP Maureen C Chinaka LLb anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
FOR: Commissioner Of Police
Abia State Command
PRESS RELEASE
20/03/2025
Abia CP Disbands SWAT and Special Squad, Establishes Scorpion Tactical Team
1. The Abia State Police Command has disbanded the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit and the Command’s Special Squad (CSS). In their place, a newly trained, tactical, and professional unit known as the Scorpion Squad has been established. This squad will be led by SP Ibe Daniel as Commander, with DSP Eze Augustine as 2i/c.
2. This decision is part of the command’s administrative and operational measures to ensure compliance with the rule of law and promotion of a professional police force in Abia State that is equipped with the necessary skills to effectively and efficiently combat crime and criminality in alignment with the vision of the Inspector General Of Police (IGP)
3. While addressing the newly formed Scorpion Squad, the Commissioner of Police CP Danladi Isa emphasized the importance of tact, professionalism, and strict adherence to the rules of engagement. He directed that all operations must be based on actionable intelligence and officers must adhere strictly to the command operational dress code for easy identification and accountability. He further warned that any behavior detrimental to the image of the force will not be tolerated and will be visited with appropriate sanction.
4. The CP further charged the Scorpion Squad to take decisive action against violent crimes in Abia state ensuring that criminal threats are swiftly eliminated and crime reduced to the bearest minimum
Signed
DSP Maureen C Chinaka LLb anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
FOR: Commissioner Of Police
Abia State Command
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