Officers from the Nigeria Police Force assigned to the Special Tactical Squad in Abuja are under arrest for their alleged involvement in extorting a member of the public of a substantial amount, totaling Thirty Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N30,300,000). The incident came to light after a report was filed through the Force's X Platform, prompting swift action from authorities.
Substantial progress has been achieved in the ongoing investigation, resulting in the apprehension of the implicated officers and their accomplices. The squad members, initially evading capture, are now in custody, awaiting further legal proceedings.
In response to this serious misconduct, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the initiation of disciplinary proceedings. This decision emphasizes the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability within its ranks.
The IGP underscores the Force's zero-tolerance stance toward any form of misconduct or corruption among its personnel, emphasizing the critical importance of preserving public trust and confidence. The Nigeria Police Force asserts its unwavering dedication to professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
As custodians of public safety and the rule of law, the Force, through its spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, expresses a deep commitment to ensuring that all officers strictly adhere to ethical conduct and demonstrate unwavering integrity in the execution of their duties.
Transparency and accountability are considered paramount values, and the Force pledges to take decisive action against any misconduct to preserve public trust and uphold the rule of law, as stressed by ACP Adejobi.
Substantial progress has been achieved in the ongoing investigation, resulting in the apprehension of the implicated officers and their accomplices. The squad members, initially evading capture, are now in custody, awaiting further legal proceedings.
In response to this serious misconduct, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the initiation of disciplinary proceedings. This decision emphasizes the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability within its ranks.
The IGP underscores the Force's zero-tolerance stance toward any form of misconduct or corruption among its personnel, emphasizing the critical importance of preserving public trust and confidence. The Nigeria Police Force asserts its unwavering dedication to professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
As custodians of public safety and the rule of law, the Force, through its spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, expresses a deep commitment to ensuring that all officers strictly adhere to ethical conduct and demonstrate unwavering integrity in the execution of their duties.
Transparency and accountability are considered paramount values, and the Force pledges to take decisive action against any misconduct to preserve public trust and uphold the rule of law, as stressed by ACP Adejobi.
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