The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, has warned police officers against indiscriminately searching the mobile phones of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members under the guise of checking for involvement in internet fraud.
Adekimi issued the warning during a working visit to corps members participating in the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Kwara State.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ilorin.
The commissioner assured the corps members of adequate security throughout their service year, saying the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, would take necessary measures to protect them wherever they are deployed across the state.
“Embrace your new environment with confidence. The Police, in collaboration with other security stakeholders, will continue to take all necessary measures to ensure your safety wherever you are deployed within Kwara State,” Adekimi said.
He urged the corps members to see themselves as agents of positive change and contribute meaningfully to the development of their host communities.
The CP also advised them to use social media responsibly and to avoid digital thuggery and other activities that threaten peace and public order.
Adekimi stressed that corps members were entitled to dignity and respect in their dealings with police officers.
“No police officer should indiscriminately search through the mobile phones of corps members on the road under the guise of checking whether they are involved in internet fraud,” he warned.
He encouraged any corps member who experiences inappropriate conduct by police personnel or has a security concern to report through the command’s dedicated channels or visit the nearest police formation for assistance.
The commissioner further urged the corps members to regard the police as partners during their service year and provide credible information that could assist security agencies in protecting them and their host communities.
Adekimi also commended the camp commandant and other security personnel for maintaining a safe and conducive environment for the corps members.
He wished the prospective corps members a productive orientation exercise and a rewarding service year, urging them to leave positive footprints in the communities where they are eventually posted.
