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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has announced the disbandment of the team of police officers attached to the Edo State Police Command who were responsible for running over a citizen at Ekpoma in the state.
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumiyiwa Adejobi, who made the disclosure, said the disbandment was aimed at regularising and standardising police operations in the axis, as well as restoring public trust in the police force.
Adejobi said the affected officers, who have since been summoned to the police force headquarters, Abuja, were already facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures.
The statement reads: “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, has taken the decisive action of disbanding the team, forthwith. This step aims to regularise and standardise 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 Inspector-General of Police 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.”
