US EditionNigeria: IGP Orders Withdrawal of Mobile Police Officers From VIPs
- The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, ordered the withdrawal of Mobile Police Force officers from duties involving Very Important Persons, citing inappropriate deployment as a significant issue.
- Egbetokun expressed concerns that the diversion of personnel to non-core roles compromised the Mobile Police Force's effectiveness and operational capabilities.
- Plans were announced for regular training focused on ethics and professionalism, with an emphasis on commanders ensuring compliance with new directives.
- The reforms are aimed at restoring the Mobile Police Force to its role as a disciplined and capable tactical unit, crucial for responding to emergencies and violent threats.
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IGP Egbetokun announces plans to revamp Police Mobile Force
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has announced the move to revamp the Police Mobile Force (PMF) to strengthen internal security and enhance operational readiness. The post IGP Egbetokun announces plans to revamp Police Mobile Force appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria: IGP Orders Withdrawal of Mobile Police Officers From VIPs
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday rebuked the commanders of Mobile Police Force (MOPOL), over what he described as inappropriate deployment of the officers attached to the unit.
IGP orders withdrawal of mobile police officers from VIPs - Daily Trust
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday rebuked the commanders of Mobile Police Force (MOPOL), over what he described as inappropriate deployment of the officers attached to the unit. Egbetokun also ordered that henceforth, officers attached to the unit would not be attached to any Very Important Persons (VIPs) in the society again, saying the mission of establishing the unit is already derailed. The IGP spoke at Force Head…
IGP’s VIP Police Withdrawal: Will It Finally Be Enforced?
The recent move by the Nigerian police to withdraw their officers from the security teams of ‘very important’ persons is great news, but as always, the true test is implementation. Development Diaries reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, ordered the withdrawal of mobile police officers from ‘Very Important Persons’ (VIPs). This move, if implemented with integrity and urgency, could mark a turning point in restor…
Committee led by SC judge appointed to investigate Deshabandu Tennakoon
A Committee of Inquiry headed by a Supreme Court Judge has been appointed to investigate the allegations of misconduct and abuse of power against Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon. The committee is chaired by Supreme Court Justice Preethi Padman Surasena, with Justice Neil Iddawala and the Chairman of the National Police Commission (NPC), Lalith Ekanayake, serving as its members. A resolution to appoint a Committee of Inq…
Enforcement Of 3rd Party Motor Insurance: IGP Mandates State Commands To Centralise Updates – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the state police commands across the country to always send reports of developments on the enforcement of the third party motor insurance policies to the central on a daily basis. This was disclosed by CP. Olorundare Jimoh, Lagos State Commissioner of Police during a […]
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