The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to officers of the Nigeria Police Force against carrying rifles while dressed mufti, as he warned them to stop engaging in human rights violations.
According to a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IG made reference to the numerous complaints regarding human rights abuses received through the force’s official complaint channels, noting that it was necessary to caution officers against such misconduct.
He also stressed that any further violations of human rights would attract severe consequences, urging officers to desist from abusing their authority, as he emphasized on maintaining proper dressing standards.
Adejobi further stated that the IGP condemned the indiscriminate transfer of cases without his written approval, describing the practice as highly prohibited.
“Such actions impose unnecessary burdens on the parties involved and lead to delays in justice,” he added.
9News Nigeria reports that the statement concluded with the IGP directing all officers, regardless of rank, to work collaboratively to prevent any misconduct that could tarnish the reputation of the Force.
