The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has guaranteed the public of the safe rescue of all Nigerians in captivity across the nation.
As per the IGP in a statement indicated by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumiyiwa Adejobi in Abuja, a decision was settled for while pondering and evaluating the viability of the very much planned tasks set for the salvage of the 20 medical students who were kidnapped in Benue State on the 15th of August 2024, and other seven Nigerians who had been in the imprisonment of the deplorable lawbreakers.
“This is our pledge, and we will ensure its fulfilment,” the statement said to some extent.
While expressing further, he additionally encouraged citizens to engage effectively in public safety and improvement drives in quest for a comprehensive policing strategy.
The call aimed to foster a shift towards modern policing and to promote socioeconomic and political advancement in Nigeria.
The IGP further advocated for citizen volunteerism and an individualistic way to deal with social and security restructuring in the nation.
Furthermore, he emphasised the significance of coordinated effort among all stakeholders, including the police, other security agencies, and government entities at all levels, to realise the vision of a new Nigeria described by improved national security and good governance for all.
The Inspector-General of Police additionally vehemently valued the personal role and steadfastness of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for his unalloyed support to the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the safeguarding of our cherished kids and citizens of Nigeria.
He likewise recognized the NSA’s commitment to loaning some assistance to security forces in fulfilling their constitutional responsibilities of shielding the lives and property of Nigerian citizens, as well as maintaining law and order throughout the nation”
Along these lines, the Inspector-General of Police extended appreciation to the officers affiliated with the office of the National Security Adviser, the military, and other security personnel, as well as the local community members who actively participated in the rescue operation, along with numerous similar efforts throughout the nation. Their commitments are laudable and assume a pivotal part in guaranteeing the wellbeing of Nigeria and its citizens.
He reaffirmed the devotion of the Police, under his initiative, to steadily emplace a Police Force that is professionally competent, rule-of-law compliant, service-driven, and human well disposed.
