Countering Organized Crime in Nigeria

The acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has reiterated commitment to restoring a sense of order and responsibility to the nation’s highways and police operations.


A press statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), 

Force Headquarters, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Wednesday in Abuja, said: “Recognising the importance of safe and efficient road networks, the IGP has ordered the deployment of the improved Monitoring Unit and X-Squad operatives, in collaboration with supervisory senior officers, to conduct thorough assessments of key checkpoints along our highways.

“This initiative is aimed at ensuring that checkpoints are strategically placed and effectively managed, devoid of extortion and corrupt practices, and minimising any inconveniences to the public while maintaining public safety.”


Adejobi said the police boss while responding to the concerns raised about indiscriminate checkpoints that may disrupt the flow of traffic and/or encourage any inappropriate behaviours of officers on the roads and inconvenience citizens, maintained that the NPF cannot afford to do away with checkpoints as they are vibrant parts of visibility policing, which is crucial to effective policing of our contemporary society.

“The IGP stated emphatically that though such checkpoints and other operations may occasionally create inconveniences, they are aimed at achieving anti-crime goals.

“He appealed to the public to cooperate with the operatives for the greater good while assuring that the supervisory officers have been charged to lecture and supervise their men to uphold the principles of decency and dignity in all operations, which include fostering a respectful and professional demeanor among officers and men as well as optimising the use of technology and intelligence to enhance operational efficiency,” the Spokesperson added.

According to the FPRO, “While urging members of the public to always cooperate with the police and other security agents on operations, he encouraged them to share their feedback, experiences, and suggestions with the police.

“While the IGP expressed the resoluteness of the Force in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of every individual traversing our highways.”

He assured that the NPF was dedicated to restoring sanity, maintaining order, and fostering a sense of trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.


SOURCE: Blueprint
https://www.blueprint.ng/insecurty-igp-orders-assessment-of-checkpoints-on-highways/
IGP orders assessment of checkpoints on highways
