The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, has disbanded the Police Officers attached to the Edo State Police Command responsible for running over a citizen at Ekpoma, Edo State.
The Police Public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a tweet on Thursday.
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“The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM has taken the decisive action of disbanding the team forthwith.
“This 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.
“This move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions which will never be tolerated in the Nigeria Police Force.”
The IGP also 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.
