The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr.
Ibrahim Idris, has ordered policemen and officers especially those in
the mobile unit to rise up and nip the security challenges in the
country in bud.
Idris said this at the passing out parade of
squadron commanders seminar/combat operation course at the Police Mobile
Force Training School, Ila Orangun on Saturday.
Idris said, ” This training is coming at a
very crucial time when the present administration of President
Muhammadu Buhari is determined to build a police force capable of
combating emerging security challenges such as kidnapping, militancy,
insurgency/ terrorism, communal clashes , cattle rustling and a host of
other organised crimes.
“However, going by the training acquired in
the past three weeks, I have no doubt that you will translate these
strategic professional competences into actionable realities.
“in the light of the above, I urge you all to
rise up to this challenge by channeling these skills towards nipping
emergent crimes in the bud.”
The new IG identified corruption as a factor
holding back the police from performing primarily, but promised to
tackle this issue for a better delivery.
He said he would consolidate on the solid
foundation built by his predecessor by using the IGP Monitoring Unit and
X-Squad to ensure that the root cause of corruption was exterminated.
The IG said that as part of measures to stop
corruption and in line with the anti-corruption mantra, his
administration would ensure that all commissioned officers from the rank
of assistant superintendent of police to the IGP declare their assets.
“This initiative is aimed at checking the
activities of corrupt officers and deterring others from indulging in
corrupt practice. The obvious implication of unprofessional conducts
will attract serious disciplinary measures,” he added.
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