Assistance Inspector General of Police Force Criminal Investigation Department [FCID], Alagbon Annex, Lagos, Mrs Augustiana Ogbodo, has tasked officers to smoke out criminals from their hideouts: “We will sanitise the department, train and re-train officers on how to conduct investigation properly. Also on how to apply professionalism and imbibe community policing and encourage officers to carry out their duties professionally.
“We have redeployed officers to flashpoints to flush out criminals from the society. We have arrested some suspected fraudsters, murderers, drug related offenders and other notorious criminals.
“FCID Alagbon Anex is the mother of all investigation units in Nigeria police such as Homicide, Forensic, Legal and General Investigation. I have warned officers to shun corruption and imbibe community policing. If any officer is involved in corruption and illegal duty, he will be disciplined according to the Police Regulation Act. I have sent strong signals to miscreants to stay clear from FCID Alagbon.
“I have told officers to dress descently and be hardworking. We are here to serve the public. Our door is open wide to receive complaints and vital information to assist the police.
“We focus on human rights, community policing, ethical conduct and the proportional use of force, reinforcing the force commitment to serving the public with integrity and respect.”