The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has urged Nigerians not give out their hard-earned money or properties to police officers.<\/p>\n
Egbetokun made this statement in Abuja at the force headquarters during a meeting with key officers responsible for the internal control mechanisms of the police.<\/p>\n
According to the IGP, his leadership of the police would bridge the trust deficit between the force and members of the public.<\/p>\n
Egbetokun called for a prompt dispensation of justice against erring police officers and the implementation of measures to curb unprofessionalism<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the years, we have observed that the conduct of some personnel significantly deviated from the expectations of the force leadership,\u201d the IGP said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOfficers who are supposed to uphold the value of integrity and upon whom society places high moral expectations are frequently seen breaching the trust placed in them by the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this junction, I want to emphasize that while we continue to implement internal measures to curb acts of extortion and other vices, the citizens must join hands with us.<\/p>\n
\u201cI urge the public never to succumb to intimidation or part with their hard-earned money or properties unjustly,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The police boss urged Nigerians to report infractions committed by police officers to the appropriate authorities.<\/p>\n
He also directed the senior officers to make necessary recommendations for personnel who demonstrate acts of courage, integrity, and humanity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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