*Urges Professionalism, Integrity
In a proactive move to bolster public safety and enhance operational efficiency, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has issued a comprehensive directive to all police commands and formations across the country for the implementation of a New Year Strategic Action Plan aimed at crime reduction and improved law enforcement effectiveness.
The IGP emphasized the importance of strategic planning and statistical analysis in addressing crime and criminality across the country, encouraging officers to be more proactive rather than being reactive. The IGP’s directives come at a crucial time, as recent assessments indicate a need for increased vigilance, attitudinal change, better human reactions, and proactive law enforcement measures in communities nationwide.
The Action Plan will include several key initiatives designed to strengthen the police force and its units, improve community relations, and reduce crime drastically in the first quarter of the year 2025. Officers are directed to engage in more intelligence-Led Policing, training and capacity building, public awareness campaigns, and strengthening commitment to public safety.
The IGP hereby calls upon all officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism as they engage with the community. Officers are reminded that they must continually adopt and emplace their strategies to meet the evolving challenges of public safety.
In furtherance of the IGP’s directive and to ensure its implementation, the IGP has been billed to meet the Strategic Commanders of the police virtually on Monday, January 13 2025.
The IGP, since assumption of office, has remained committed to fostering peace across the country. His dedication to professionalism has received accolades from security stakeholders across boards.