Nigeria Police High Command Warns Officers Against Misuse Of Name, Office Of IGP

The Nigeria Police Force high command has expressed serious concern over what it described as the ‘persistent unprofessional’ conduct of a few Police officers which undermines the standards and reputation of the Force. It noted that despite repeated warnings and disciplinary actions taken against those who have been exposed, some officers are still engaging in these shameful acts that erode public trust.

This was as the police top hierarchy assured all Nigerians of the commitment of the Force to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stressed that even more alarming is the fraudulent use of the name and office of the Inspector-General of Police to perpetrate illegal acts.

ACP Adejobi said that the intention behind this tactic is to intimidate victims into believing that the IGP is aware, and approved of their illegal activities, adding that as a result, victims are often deterred from reporting the incidents to higher authorities.

The Police top hierarchy therefore urged members of the public to report any misconduct by Police Officers to their superiors, the Heads of the Complaint Response Units (CRU) in their states or the Commissioner of Police in the state. Adejobi said that contact information for the CRU in all states has been published previously, saying that members of the public are advised to exercise caution when approached by officers or individuals claiming connections with the IGP or any senior officer for the purpose of influence or favour.

The statement further said; “In such instances, we urge you to immediately report such cases to the Nigeria Police Force via: DCP Akin Fakorede, Head, IGP Monitoring Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja – 08184077076; ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja – 08037168147; CSP Taiwo Oyewale, Head, IGP Special Investigation Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja – 08069318238; SP Sherriff Lawal, ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to the IGP – 08094712605”.

The police therefore encouraged the public to collaborate with the Force Headquarters by reporting any suspicious activities to ensure that justice and fairness prevail at all times.