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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED
FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Police Force has expressed strong disapproval of the misuse of the name and office of the Inspector-General of Police by a few unprofessional officers, which continues to undermine the reputation and standards of the force.
In a statement e-signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine and online platform, the Police emphasized its concern over persistent misconduct despite repeated warnings and disciplinary actions.
The statement noted that some officers still engage in shameful acts that erode public trust in the force.
“Even more alarming, is the fraudulent use of the name and office of the Inspector-General of Police to perpetrate illegal activities”, the release highlighted.
The Nigeria Police reaffirmed its commitment to upholding professionalism and rooting out misconduct to restore public confidence in the institution.
“The intention behind this tactic is to intimidate victims into believing that the IGP is aware, and approves of their illegal activities. As a result, victims are often deterred from reporting these incidents to higher authorities.
“We urge members of the public to report any misconduct by Police Officers to their superiors, the Heads of the Complaint Response Units (CRU) in their states or the Commissioner of Police in the state. Contact information for the CRU in all states has been published previously.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to exercise caution when approached by officers or individuals claiming connections with the IGP or any senior officer for the purpose of influence or favour.
“In such instances, we urge you to immediately report such cases to the Nigeria Police Force via: DCP Akin Fakorede, Head, IGP Monitoring Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja – 08184077076; ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja – 08037168147; CSP Taiwo Oyewale, Head, IGP Special Investigation Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja – 08069318238; SP Sherriff Lawal, ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to the IGP – 08094712605”, the release stated.
The Nigeria Police Force assures all Nigerians of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
“We encourage the public to collaborate with us by reporting any suspicious activities to ensure that justice and fairness prevails at all times”, ACP Adejobi posited.
