Edo Police Misconduct: IGP Sets To Disband Team

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

In a bold move to address the unprofessional conduct of some Police Officers attached to the Edo State Police Command who were responsible for running over a citizen at Ekpoma, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has taken the decisive action of disbanding the team forthwith.

This is according to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Thursday, July 6, 2023.

He stated that the step aims to regularize and standardize police operations in the axis; and restore public trust in the Police Force.

Additionally, the operatives involved are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures.

He maintained that the move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions which would never be tolerated in the Nigeria Police Force.

Adejobi affirmed that the Inspector-General of Police reiterated his commitment to ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, while urging members of the public to always cooperate with Police Officers in the discharge of their statutory duties.