By Charles Adingupu
Despite killings in the north and south east by bandits and armed militias, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, (Ag. IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun, has assured Nigerians that they would soon see a marked improvement in the general security of lives and property in the country.
The police boss reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, under his watch, to attain a high level of effectiveness in protecting Nigerians.
In furtherance of his vision the Acting Inspector-General of Police has scheduled a meeting with Commanders of the seventy-nine (79) Police Mobile Force Squadrons on Monday 26th June, 2023 at the Force Headquarters, Abuja to upskill them on new operational strategies for improved training, deployments and enhanced tactical engagements for better public safety and general security for all and sundry.
The Ag. Inspector-General of Police disclosed that the present leadership of the force has outlined an array of policing approaches that will be bring about needed changes in public safety in Nigeria.
It would be recalled that upon assumption of office, the newly appointed IGP had vowed to make community policing work.
Egbetokun warned police officers that he won’t tolerate abuse of office, corruption and misconduct, saying commensurate punishment await erring officers.
The new police boss also said he will, in the coming days and months, unveil his strategies and tactics to secure the country and protect Nigerians from all forms of security challenges including banditry and gunmen attacks.
Ag. IGP Egbetokun said the salaries of constables recruited sometimes ago are already being looked into and the salaries, arrears and allowances of the officers will be paid by month end.
According to him, every law-abiding citizen will be brought on board in the fight against crime under his watch. He stressed that human intelligence garnered from communities would be used alongside technical methods of gathering of information to curb crimes.
