Police nab many terrorists, robbers, kidnappers, cultists

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, Wednesday, convened the month-to-month strategic briefing with senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

A press assertion by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Anietie Iniedu, stated the briefing reviewed operational efficiency, rising safety threats, election preparedness and personnel welfare.

Addressing the officers, the IGP counseled personnel for his or her braveness and professionalism, highlighting achievements recorded because the final convention.

These included the arrest of 218 banditry and terrorism suspects, 85 suspected armed robbers, 129 suspects for homicide and culpable murder, 59 suspected kidnappers and 120 suspected cultists.

Police personnel additionally rescued 95 kidnap victims and recovered 306 assorted firearms, 630 rounds of ammunition and 116 stolen automobiles.

To strengthen safety in affected communities, the IGP directed Commissioners of Police (CPs) within the affected instructions to submit up to date risk assessments and operational necessities inside 72 hours.

He tasked the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) accountable for operations with coordinating the deployment of extra personnel, mobility and air help to precedence areas.

He additionally charged instructions to maintain intelligence-led operations and deepen engagement with conventional rulers, neighborhood leaders and different native stakeholders.

On election readiness, the IGP reaffirmed the Force’s non-partisanship and dedication to equal safety for all electoral contributors.

He directed nearer coordination with INEC and different safety businesses, stressing that personnel should stay neutral {and professional}. He warned that any officer discovered compromising the electoral course of or interfering with voters’ rights would face disciplinary motion.

The IGP additional charged senior officers to implement self-discipline and be certain that corruption, extortion, abuse of authority and illegal use of power aren’t tolerated.

He directed instructions to ascertain accessible, publicised complaints-response mechanisms with clear timelines for addressing misconduct, and to keep up clear engagement with journalists to counter misinformation promptly.

On personnel welfare, the IGP directed the clearance of excellent demise advantages and entitlements owed to households of fallen officers.

He additionally emphasised the necessity to help personnel’s bodily and psychological wellbeing and deal with welfare considerations affecting their skill to discharge their duties successfully.

The IGP reaffirmed the Force’s dedication to strengthening nationwide safety and offering a protected atmosphere free of charge, truthful and credible elections. He charged senior officers to strengthen supervision and ship measurable ends in defending lives and property and safeguarding the electoral course of.