The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun says the force will abide by whatever decision the Federal Government will take on the issue of State Police. Egbetokun disclosed this on Monday in Lagos State, through the Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, South-West, Mr Abiodun Alabi, who was on a working visit to the state.
Egbetokun charged the men to be disciplined, hard-working, respect human rights, and carry out their duties in the best professional ways. The police chief warned his officers and men against rivalry with other security agents, stressing that Nigeria police alone cannot provide the needed security for Nigerians.
“It is, however, gratifying to note that since the introduction of people-centred, collaborative and cooperative, crime prevention strategies by the commissioner of police, crime and criminal activities in the state have reduced drastically.“Use of modern technology device to track down dangerous criminals e.g. kidnappers, armed robbers, car hijackers etc. Extensive and Intensive Patrol and Community Policing Strategy amongst others,” he said.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun says the force will abide by whatever decision the Federal Government will take on the issue of State Police. Egbetokun disclosed this on Monday in Lagos State, through the Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, South-West, Mr Abiodun Alabi, who was on a working visit to the state.