He specifically directed the SIS to deal decisively with terrorists, bandits and other violent groups threatening the peace and unity of the country.
Egbetokun gave the order on Monday at the graduation of 169 personnel of SIS at the Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende Hills, Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The police facilitated the training in collaboration with the United States of America’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.
According to the IGP, the occasion marked a significant milestone in the police determination to ensuring a safer country, given the ever-changing nature of crimes.
He further stated that the training was not a mere formality, but a powerful testament to the police relentless commitment to fortifying national security and protecting the lives of the people.
“The creation of the SIS was borne out of a clear and urgent vision to tackle the formidable security challenges that confront the country.
“Challenges such as terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, and other violent crimes as witnessed in different regions of the country, are capable of stagnating the nation’s progress, if not tackled,” he said.
On his part, the Commissioner of Police in charge of SIS, Lanre Ogunlowo, explained that the training of the 169 personnel, which lasted for seven weeks, started in Lagos and ended at Ende Hills.
He further said that the graduates would add to the over 1,000 SIS members operating in eight states of the country.
Ogunlowo noted that these were the first SIS members fully trained by the force and their partners to combat crime and make the country safer and more peaceful.
In her remarks, the Minister of State of Police Affairs, Mrs Imam Suleiman, appreciated the I-G and his team for the good work they were doing to keep the country safe.
She said that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was in full support of the creation of the special squad to fight insecurity and threats in the country.
Also speaking, US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richards Mills, represented by Shaun Galvin, said the US was interested in assisting Nigeria to tackle insecurity.
He said that America would continue to support Nigeria with expertise and logistics to enable it to confront and defeat the elements threatening the security of the nation.
On his part, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, hailed the police for establishing the training college in Ende Hills, adding that it would assist in addressing insecurity in the country.
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