The newly decorated Acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has stated his agenda for the Nigeria Police Force.
The 21st IGP disclosed this shortly after he was decorated by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Wednesday.
The Yobe-born IGP, Alkali said his first agenda will be to build on the achievements of his predecessor by rejigging the operational strategies of the Police.
Alkali promised to improve the security situationon the country. “And Nigerians should also collaborate and cooperate with us. With all the inadequacies we have, we still require everybody to be part of policing in this country.”
Speaking with newsmen, he continued: “First, I would build on the successes of his predecessor, by rejigging the operational strategies of the Police.
“You will see improvement on where my predecessor has left.
”I came in at a very challenging time. I know it. I recognise it and I will work on how to improve from where my predecessor has left.
”I have been a member of the management team. We have tried to do our best, but it’s not enough.
”There is room for improvement. Definitely, we are going to rejig our operational strategies,” he said.
The acting IGP stated that with the support of Buhari, the police would acquire new gadgets that would enhance their efficiency.
He also stressed the need for support and cooperation from the public, to enable the Police achieve its mandate of ensuring the safety of lives and properties in all parts of the country.
“We have the blessing of Mr President and we are hoping to get more of what we have requested through the Police Trust Fund very quickly.
“Nigerians should expect improvement on the security situation. And Nigerians should also collaborate and cooperate with us. With all the inadequacies we have, we still require everybody to be part of policing in this country.
“And that is why the emphasis on community policing will continue and the emphasis of collaborating with all other sister agencies will continue and we hope to have a better situation very soon.” Alkali said.
