Richard Anyebe
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on Friday, warned officers of the force not to dent the image of the police with corruption.
Egbetokun gave the warning in Akure, Ondo State, while decorating 224 newly promoted officers of the state Command.
Represented by the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Ebong Ebong, Zone 17 comprising Ondo and Ekiti States, the IGP promised that hard work would be rewarded while erring officers won’t go unpunished.
According to him “To whom much is given, much is expected. Now that you are up there, you must take responsibilities seriously. Be professional in your duties, be civil but be fair. From today, be in charge of your duties.
“As from today, that playfulness as an inspector, remove it. Show that you are a senior Police officer. Maintain your dignity and pride.
“Take note, we are in the ICT era of the internet. So you must always be polite and Civil to the people you are dealing with. Take note that the IG doesn’t tolerate corruption.
“Do your best to ensure you don’t dent the image of the police with corruption. We will reward hardworking and efficient but will not spare the rod to punish erring officers.
“The excesses of the police are being checked so do your best and respect human rights. Know the law and perform your duties.”
Meanwhile, Kanyi Daily reported that the Niger State Police Command on Friday, debunked claim that a bandit is a “governor” in the state.
The reaction of the police followed media reports claiming that a bandit leader, Dogo Geide, had announced himself to be the governor of Niger State.
