The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has issued a comprehensive operational directive to all police commands and formations nationwide for the implementation of a New Year Strategic Action Plan aimed at crime reduction and improved law enforcement effectiveness in the country.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi’
According to the statement, ” in furtherance of the IGP’s directive and to ensure its implementation, the IGP to meet with the Strategic Commanders of the police virtually on Monday”
It pointed out that the IGP emphasized the importance of strategic planning and statistical analysis in addressing crime and criminality across the country, encouraging officers to be more proactive rather than reactive.
It stated that the directives came at a crucial time, as recent assessments indicated,” a need for increased vigilance, attitudinal change, better human reactions, and proactive law enforcement measures in communities nationwide.
“The Action Plan will include several key initiatives designed to strengthen the police force and its units, improve community relations, and reduce crime drastically in the first quarter of the year 2025.
“Officers are directed to engage in more intelligence-led policing, training and capacity building, public awareness campaigns, and strengthening commitment to public safety,” it stated.
It added that the IGP called upon “all officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism as they engage with the community and reminded them that they must continually adopt and emplace their strategies to meet the evolving challenges of public safety”.
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