The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu,
has reaffirmed his commitment to the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria
Police Force especially as it concerns the activities of the
Federal Anti-robbery Squad (FSARS) and other Special Tactical Units
of the Force.
The IGP made this known during a courtesy call on him by the
Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare on Monday,
5th October 2020, at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House,
Abuja.
The IGP called on the citizens to exercise patience as the
reforms in FSARS et.al are still in progress, noting that all the
already announced measures aimed at checkmating a future occurrence
of extra-judicial activities by some personnel of FSARS and other
Tactical Units of the Force will be followed to the latter.
He reiterates that some of the officers who have been found to
be unruly and unprofessional in their dealings with the citizens,
particularly the youth, have been arrested and are already facing
disciplinary actions.
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In his remarks, the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr.
Sunday Dare commended the IGP for his prompt response in tackling
the issues and called for stronger collaboration and mutual
understanding between the Police and the youth.
He also called for regular town hall meetings at various State
Commands which will involve the Police Spokespersons, Civil Society
Organisations (CSO) and other critical stakeholders to strengthen
the synergy between the police and the citizens, especially the
youth.
The IGP, while concurring with the Hon. Minister on the
necessity for Town Hall meetings, a practice which he identified as
a feature of community policing, reaffirmed the readiness of the
Police, under his watch, to work with relevant stakeholders towards
enhancing respect for the rights of the citizens and better bonding
between the Police and the community at all times.
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