The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has reaffirmed
his commitment to the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Police Force
especially as it concerns the activities of the Federal Anti-robbery
Squad (FSARS) and other Special Tactical Units of the Force.
According to a statement signed by Force Spokesman DCP Frank Mba, “The
IGP made this known during a courtesy call on him by the Honourable
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Sunday Dare on Monday, 5th October
2020, at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja.
“The IGP called on the citizens to exercise patience as the reforms in
FSARS et.al are still in progress, noting that all the already announced
measures aimed at checkmating a future occurrence of extra-judicial
activities by some personnel of FSARS and other Tactical Units of the
Force will be followed to the latter.
“He reiterates that some of the officers who have been found to be
unruly and unprofessional in their dealings with the citizens,
particularly the youth, have been arrested and are already facing
disciplinary actions.
“In his remarks, the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday
Dare commended the IGP for his prompt response in tackling the issues
and called for stronger collaboration and mutual understanding between
the Police and the youth.
“He also called for regular town hall meetings at various State Commands
which will involve the Police Spokespersons, Civil Society Organisations
(CSO) and other critical stakeholders to strengthen the synergy between
the police and the citizens, especially the youth.
“The IGP, while concurring with the Hon. Minister on the necessity for
Town Hall meetings, a practice which he identified as a feature of
community policing, reaffirmed the readiness of the Police, under his
watch, to work with relevant stakeholders towards enhancing respect for
the rights of the citizens and better bonding between the Police and the
community at all times.”