In bid to reinforce operational integrity and ensure effective management within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Monday, held a virtual meeting with strategic police managers.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to the statement, “During this critical session, the IGP addressed several pressing issues which aim to bolster the ethical and professional conduct of police personnel across the nation.
“It stated that the Inspector-General of Police issued a stern warning to all officers regarding serious breaches of Human Rights, emphasising the duty of the Force to uphold these rights.”
It added that IGP Egbetokun frowned against such acts, having received various complaints regarding Human Rights Violations through the Force’s complaint channels. The IGP states that any conduct violating Human Rights will not be tolerated and will be met with severe consequences.
According to it, ” the IGP also warned all tactical squads against the misuse of power and improper dressing, emphasizing the importance of operating in approved uniforms. No operative should be seen carrying assault arms (rifles) while dressed in civilian attire (mufti).
He also directed that all tactical squads are to ensure compliance with the standard operating procedure, while properly dressed in the assigned uniform for the particular squad.
The IGP further emphasised on the indiscriminate transfer of cases without the written approval of the IGP. This conduct is highly prohibited and would no longer be tolerated, as such exposes the parties to unnecessary burdens and delayed justice in their cases.
It added that the Police boss directed that all ranks must work collaboratively to prevent any irresponsible acts that could tarnish the reputation of the Force.
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