IGP Vows To Restore Sanity On Police Operations On Highways, Orders IGP-MMU To Police Law Enforcers
The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Wednesday vowed the Force under his administration's steadfastness and dedication to restoring a sense of order and responsibility to the nation's highways and police operations
The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Wednesday vowed the Force under his administration's steadfastness and dedication to restoring a sense of order and responsibility to the nation's highways and police operations.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on
16 August, 2023, said that the IGP, recognising the importance of safety and efficient road networks, ordered the deployment of the improved Monitoring Unit and X-Squad operatives, in collaboration with supervisory senior police officers, to conduct thorough assessments of key checkpoints along the nation's highways
According to him, the initiative was aimed at ensuring that checkpoints are strategically placed and effectively managed, and devoid of extortion and corrupt practices, and minimizing any inconveniences to the public while maintaining public safety.
On the fears raised about indiscriminate checkpoints that have disrupting the flow of traffic and encouraging any inappropriate behaviours of officers on the roads and inconvenience citizens, Adejobi said IGP, had reaffirmed that the NPF cannot afford to do away with checkpoints as they are vibrant parts of visibility policing, which he sated was crucial to effective policing of our contemporary society.
"The IGP stated emphatically that though such checkpoints and other operations may occasionally create inconveniences, they are aimed at achieving anti-crime goals.
"He appealed to the public to cooperate with the operatives for the greater good while assuring that the supervisory officers have been charged to lecture and supervise their men to uphold the principles of decency and dignity in all operations, which include fostering a respectful and professional demeanor among officers and men as well as optimizing the use of technology and intelligence to enhance operational efficiency.
"While urging members of the public to always cooperate with the police and other security agents on operations, he encouraged them to share their feedback, experiences, and suggestions with the police, while the Inspector-General of Police expressed the resoluteness of the Force in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of every individual traversing our highways.
"The Nigeria Police Force is dedicated to restoring sanity, maintaining order, and fostering a sense of trust between law enforcement and the communities we serve." The statement reads.
What's Your Reaction?
