Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has outlined his commitment to combating violent crime and restoring peace in areas plagued by insecurity.
Speaking at a conference and retreat for senior police officers in Owerri, Imo State, the IGP stressed that the establishment of a Special Intervention Squad (SIS), a unit of specially trained officers for rapid response to major incidents, is a top priority in this endeavor.
He emphasized the importance of addressing the menace of violent crimes to bring calm to troubled areas and foster an atmosphere of peace, safety, and security that will contribute to national economic growth and prosperity. The SIS will be deployed in each command to address the state’s prominent security challenges, with ten pilot states already identified based on a recent assessment of violent crime across all states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The IGP expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the specialized training of the initial team of SIS instructors, set to begin next month. This conference and retreat serve as a platform for senior police officers to assess the security situation in the country and contribute to the development of policies that align with the new policing vision of emplacing a professionally competent, service-driven, rule-of-law-compliant, and citizen-friendly police force that supports economic recovery, growth, social integration, and political development in Nigeria.
The IGP’s administration is focused on improving the capability of police officers, standardizing service delivery, embracing transparency and accountability, and upholding citizens’ rights while attending to the welfare of police officers.
