ABUJA – The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has disbanded the team of Edo State Police Command who were responsible for running over a citizen at Ekpoma.
According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l Magazine and online – www.startrendinternational.com by
CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra,
Force public relations officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Egbetokun who took the decisive action in a bid move to address the unprofessional conduct of some Police Officers in the country.
This step is also aimed at regularizing and standardizing police operations in the axis; and restores public trust in the Police Force.
Additionally, the operatives involved are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures.
This move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions which will never be tolerated in the Nigeria Police Force.
The Inspector-General of Police reiterates his commitment to ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, while urging members of the public to always cooperate with Police Officers in the discharge of their statutory duties.