Following a series of complaints related to the unprofessional conducts of police personnel which were also recently addressed by the National Assembly, the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has expressed strong displeasure at the misconduct of recalcitrant officers along major highways across the country.
He assured that the leadership of the Force is promptly addressing issues of extortion, intimidation, and harassment of commuters on the highways.
According to a statement by the Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP has directed all supervising officers to undertake stringent supervision of their subordinates in the field with the primary objective of curbing and eradicating the unprofessional conduct of erring officers.
He noted that it is imperative that supervising officers take proactive measures to prevent any form of misconduct, and where such misconduct is observed, they are expected to take immediate action to rectify the situation.
He also reiterated that to ensure a lasting solution to these issues, the Nigeria Police Force has initiated comprehensive training and retraining programs focused on cultivating a culture of civility and professionalism to stimulate behavioural and attitudinal changes among personnel.
He expressed optimism that continuous education and reinforcement of ethical standards will contribute significantly to enhancing the relationship between the Force and the public it serves.
Meanwhile, the Monitoring Unit and other Disciplinary Units have been directed to intensify their efforts in identifying and apprehending officers engaged in acts of misconduct.
Personnel found guilty of such offenses will face severe disciplinary measures, aimed at deterring future occurrences, while supervisory officers who fail to fulfill their duty of oversight will also face appropriate sanctions.
The IGP has urged members of the public to report any instance of misconduct, assuring them that strict measures will be taken to ensure that the actions of a few do not undermine the reputation of the entire Force.
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