The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D. has directed all police commands and formations nationwide to implement New Year Strategic Action Plan to reduce crimes and improve law enforcement effectiveness.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated this in a statement made available to TheIdeal News on Sunday.
Adejobi also quoted Egbetokun as Emphasising the importance of strategic planning and statistical analysis in addressing crime and criminality across the country and urged officers to be more proactive rather than being reactive.
According to Adejobi, the IGP’s directives come at a crucial time, as recent assessments indicate a need for increased vigilance, attitudinal change, better human reactions, and proactive law enforcement measures in communities nationwide.
The Force Spokesman added that IGP will meet the Strategic Commanders of the police virtually on Monday to ensure the implementation of the directive.
The statement reads in part, “ The Action Plan will include several key initiatives designed to strengthen the police force and its units, improve community relations, and reduce crime drastically in the first quarter of the year 2025. Officers are directed to engage in more intelligence-Led Policing, training and capacity building, public awareness campaigns, and strengthening commitment to public safety.
“The IGP hereby calls upon all officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism as they engage with the community. Officers are reminded that they must continually adopt and emplace their strategies to meet the evolving challenges of public safety.
“In furtherance of the IGP’s directive and to ensure its implementation, the IGP has been billed to meet the Strategic Commanders of the police virtually on Monday, 13th January, 2025.
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