- He explained that discussions with officers opened his eyes to issues he had not previously considered
- The IGP also stressed that the police hierarchy was committed to ending misconduct
- He described the action as proof that the era of impunity in the Nigeria Police Force had ended
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has declared that acts of impunity within the Nigeria Police Force will no longer be tolerated, while also pledging reforms for the traffic warden unit.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Disu made the remarks on Friday during an official visit to the Edo State Police Command in Benin, where he held an interactive session with officers and personnel of the command.
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According to the police chief, the engagement provided firsthand insight into several challenges confronting officers, including concerns raised about the condition of the traffic warden unit.
He explained that discussions with officers opened his eyes to issues he had not previously considered, particularly the lack of recruitment into the traffic warden corps for many years.
Disu said the concerns had convinced him of the need to strengthen and reposition the unit, promising to initiate discussions on possible reforms immediately after returning to Abuja.
The IGP also stressed that the police hierarchy was committed to ending misconduct and abuse of power within the Force.
Referencing a recent case involving a police officer accused of shooting a civilian, Disu said the Force acted swiftly by arresting, trying and dismissing the officers involved before moving to prosecute them in court.
He described the action as proof that the era of impunity in the Nigeria Police Force had ended.
Disu further stated that efforts were ongoing to build a more accountable and people-friendly police institution, adding that officers had pledged to work towards restoring public trust in the Force.
According to him, the goal is to create a police system that communities and Nigerians generally can identify with and support.
Earlier, the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, appealed for additional assistance to strengthen operations within the state command.
Agbonika requested support in logistics, tactical operations and personnel development, noting that the command had intensified visible policing, intelligence-led raids, bush combing exercises and patrols across crime-prone areas in the state.
The Nigeria Police Force has recently intensified internal reforms aimed at improving discipline, professionalism and public confidence following repeated allegations of misconduct and abuse involving some officers.
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