IGP reacts to viral video of police, civil defence officers fighting in Osun state
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has taken notice of the widely shared video of a public altercation between Nigeria Police Force personnel and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officers in Osun State.
Egbetokun, who was upset by the event, called the police’s behaviour “unprofessional.”
The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 11, Osogbo, has been instructed by the IGP to conduct a thorough inquiry into the situation.
He also urged the nation’s security agencies to work together and with esprit de corps.
IGP Egbetokun urged people to be calm and reassured them that the Police, led by him, are dedicated to giving Nigerians a safe environment.
“In response to a viral video of a public confrontation between Officers of the Nigeria Police Force and Officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osogbo, Osun State, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM, expresses displeasure at the act of unprofessionalism and public display of dichotomy, and has ordered the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in-charge of Zone 11, Osogbo to carry out a discreet investigation into the root cause of the confrontation.
“It is pertinent to recall that in a press statement from the NPF, Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/257 dated 15th October 2023 “IGP HOLDS STRATEGIC CONFERENCE WITH SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS, harps on professionalism, camaraderie”, the IGP while strongly emphasizing the core essentials of synergy for efficiency and productivity among security operatives stated thus – “At this moment, I must stress the importance of ‘esprit de corps’ – the spirit of camaraderie, teamwork, and shared purpose that binds us within our organization and with our colleagues across other agencies. It is essential for the successful execution of our duties that we honour and respect all colleagues and members of other services within the confines of the law”.
“The IGP, however, calls for calm as the Nigeria Police Force under his leadership would continually work in collaboration with relevant sister security agencies towards ensuring we achieve a safe and secure environment for our dear country Nigeria,” the statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi reads.
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