Saturday, November 9, 2024 - The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned alleged extortions by some officers of the force in some areas within the country, and has ordered “severe” punishment for corrupt officers.
In a statement signed by the Force’s Public Relations Officer, ACP
Olumiyiwa Adejobi and released on Friday November 8, the police chief made
reference to the case involving officers of the Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters,
Yenegoa, identified as ASP Emmanuel Ubong, Inspector Nse Okon, Inspector
Adiewere Collins, and Inspector Kuromare Marine.
The officers were accused of extorting the sum of N10m from a group of
young Nigerians.
Adejobi said the money has been recovered through the efforts of the new
Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 16. He added that the
officers have since been detained and subjected to orderly room trial.
The statement in part reads
“The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of IGP Egbetokun,
maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any act of corruption and police
misconduct, as the Force takes every allegation of extortion and abuse of power
extremely seriously.
The IGP has however reassured the public that the force will continue to
investigate all allegations levelled against erring officers of the Force
thoroughly.
In pursuit of restorative justice, the Inspector-General of Police has
mandated severe consequences for any officer, no matter how highly ranked,
found culpable, acting as a deterrent to those who may seek to compromise the
integrity of the Force.''
Adejobi mentioned that the IGP has also scheduled a workshop for police
officers on child care and effective investigation.
“Similarly, to guarantee that officers within the Force receive adequate
training in child care and protection and effective investigations considerate
of vulnerable individuals, most especially children in conflict with the law,
the IGP has rescheduled the workshop with all Heads of Police investigative
units to take place on Monday, November 11, 2024.
The workshop will not only focus on enhancing technical capabilities but
also emphasise the essential ethical principles when dealing with sensitive
cases in order to have a child-friendly police system in Nigeria.
By emphasising compassion, transparency, and adherence to modern
investigation techniques, the Nigeria Police Force aims to foster a culture of
professionalism and accountability among its personnel, thereby strengthening
public trust and confidence in the organisation.”
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