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The Nigeria Police Force is irked that some
officers are taking photographs with pro-
secession leader Nnamdi Kanu, and warned that
authorities will not take the action with levity.
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The Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris,
expressed his disgust over the attitude of the
officer on Thursday in Lagos where he addressed
officers.
He was awed that some policemen were taking
pictures with the self-acclaimed IPOB leader
Nnamdi Kanu.
“We will not take it with levity. There should be
no double loyalty to Nigeria. No matter your
rank, your commitment to the country should be
absolute.
“Nationalism is key. Some officers were taking
pictures with Nnamdi Kanu and this is someone
that is challenging the unity of this country.
We are changing the face of policing in Nigeria,
policemen that are people-oriented with the
satisfaction of the citizens as the primary focus.”
he said.
“As policemen, you must be committed to unity,
leadership and authority of government of this
country. No double standards are allowed.” he
added.
Idris said on Thursday said additional 88 area
commands would be created to boost
operational efficiency.
He was addressing policemen at the Police
College, Ikeja during a two-day visit to Lagos.
“We are waiting for approval from the PSC for the
88 new area commands and by extension, this
means we are going to have more assistant
commissioners of police.
“This will also create room for more chief
superintendents of police to be promoted. Do
your best in your duties and you will be
promoted.
He commended them for their commitment to
duty, adding that they are an important to the
day-to-day policing activities.
“You are important for this job. We depend on
you.”
He said 10,000 more personnel had been
recruited and undergoing training to boost the
nation’s police.
Speaking on the on-going move to pass into law
for the setting up of the Police Trust Fund, the IG
said it was being done after realising that
government budget alone could not cover police
entire needs.
“This Trust Fund will address the issue of
funding for the police forever and this will help
us to carry out effective service.
“We just had a public hearing about the bill and
we had a large turn out of civil society
organisations and other appropriate stakeholders.
With this trust fund, we can buy more equipment
and pay allowances for investigation.” he said.
The IG emphasised his zero tolerance for
corruption and warned police personnel to shun
collecting money for bail.
“Bail is free. If you collect money for bail, you
will pay the price and we will kick you out of the
force. Your duty is to provide services for the
protection of lives and properties of the citizens.”
he said.
He also charged his men to respect the
fundamental human rights of the citizenry, as well
as their right to free speech and movement.
“Section four of the Nigeria Police Act gives you
the police officer the right to arrest anyone that
constitutes offence, irrespective of your rank.
“Despite the rank, a constable can arrest a
minister or anyone that contravenes the law of
the nation but you must use that right
judiciously.” he said.
The IG also paid a visit to the Oba of Lagos,
Rilwan Akiolu, where he commended the first
class chief for his constant partnership with the
police.
Akiolu in his response emphasised that there was
no shortcut in policing, lamenting that the budget
for the police is grossly inadequate.
“Nigeria will burn in 2019 if the government does
not fund internal security. This is because internal
security operations is the entire responsibility of
the Nigeria Police.
“Thus, they should be provided the requirements
to do the job and the IG be given a free hand to
run the force.” (NAN)
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