“We are paying attention to manpower. I know there’s a shortage of manpower in the command. I know the stess that I have gone through while working as CP to make sure that the job is done. I know one Police man does the job of two Police men.
“A Police man would close from night duty and resume for morning duty. And as he’s closing from morning duty, he’s resuming night duty. And when he does off in public, his photograph is taken and posted, making ridicle of him. I’m aware of all these.
“We are making efforts to increase your strength. The President had recently given approval for the yearly recruitment of police. That’s the way forward. We need to double the strength of the Police Force in the Country. We cannot do it overnight, but gradually.
“Gradually we’ll get there. We’ll also emphasise training to achieve a professionally competent Police Force. We’re also looking into welfare with the increase in salary and other areas to improve the lives of officers, just as equipping the Police Force is a priority. We promise to take care of the Insurance plan too.”
-Kayode Egbetokun, IGP Addressing Officers Of Kwara Police Command.
