Plateau State Police Command issues a directive reminding its personnel that they have no legal authority to stop residents and demand access to mobile phones without a court warrant. Commissioner of Police Bassey Ewah delivers the warning in a statement, stressing that officers must not engage in practices that amount to searching a citizen’s phone contents without judicial authorization. The command frames the directive as part of its stance against misconduct and unprofessional behavior, and it urges residents to resist any unlawful requests they may face. Both outlets report that the command encourages members of the public to use official complaint channels to report officers who insist on accessing phone content without the required warrant. The police position is presented as aligning policing activities with the law and protecting citizens’ fundamental rights, while still carrying out effective law enforcement duties. The statement reinforces that lawful procedure and respect for privacy rights guide the command’s approach to interactions with the public.