Juliana Francis
The IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate disbandment of the team of policemen who ran over a citizen in Ekpoma, Edo State with their patrol van.
The Force Spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, who made this known in a statement, said the move of the IGP, was aimed to regularize and standardize police operations in the axis; and restore public trust in the Police Force.
His words: “In a bold move to address the unprofessional conduct of some Police Officers attached to the Edo State Police Command who were responsible for running over a citizen at Ekpoma, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has taken the decisive action of disbanding the team forthwith.
“This step aims to regularize and standardize police operations in the axis; and restore 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 IGP 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.”
