July 06, (THEWILL) – The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has disbanded the Police Tactical Team in Edo State over misconduct by some of its officers.
The errant officers had, on June 29, at Ekpoma, Edo State, used a police Sienna car to run over a citizen in handcuffs.
Giving an update on the incident while parading the team members, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), on Thursday, in Abuja, said the Nigerian Police Force remains committed to addressing its officers’ unprofessional conduct.
The statement titled “Edo Police Misconduct” reads: “In a bold move to address the unprofessional conduct of some Police Officers attached to the Edo State Police Command, who were responsible for running over a citizen at Ekpoma, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has taken the decisive action of disbanding the team forthwith.
“This step aims to regularise and standardise police operations in the axis and restore public trust in the Police Force.
“Additionally, the operatives involved are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures.
“This move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions, which will never be tolerated in the Nigeria Police Force.
“The Inspector-General of Police reiterates his commitment to ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and ethics while urging members of the public to always cooperate with Police Officers in the discharge of their statutory duties.”
