***Calls For Police Professionalism, Integrity As IGP Meets Strategic Commanders Monday
By Miriam Humbe
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has issued a comprehensive directive to all police Commands and formations across the country for the implementation of a New Year Strategic Action Plan aimed at crime reduction and improved law enforcement effectiveness.
A statement signed on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this was in a proactive move to bolster public safety and enhance operational efficiency.
The IGP emphasized the importance of strategic planning and statistical analysis in addressing crime and criminality across the country, encouraging officers to be more proactive rather than being reactive.
The IGP’s directives come at a crucial time, as recent assessments indicate a need for increased vigilance, attitudinal change, better human reactions, and proactive law enforcement measures in communities nationwide.
The Action Plan will include several key initiatives designed to strengthen the police force and its units, improve community relations, and reduce crime drastically in the first quarter of the year 2025.
Officers are directed to engage in more intelligence-Led Policing, training and capacity building, public awareness campaigns, and strengthening commitment to public safety.
Meanwhile, in furtherance of the IGP’s directive and to ensure its implementation, the IGP has been billed to meet the Strategic Commanders of the Police virtually on Monday, 13th January, 2025.
The IGP therefore, called upon all officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism as they engage with the community. Officers are reminded that they must continually adopt and emplace their strategies to meet the evolving challenges of public safety.
