The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, NPM, psc
(+), fdc has unveiled a new policing vision and crime fighting
strategies for the Nigeria Police Force.
The IGP made the new operational protocols public, Thursday during the
inaugural conference with Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police,
Commissioners of Police and other Heads of Police Formations in the
country, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
A statement signed by the Force Spokesman CP Frank Mba said “the
highlights of the new policing vision include; deploying cutting-edge
policing technology and integrating intelligence-led policing practices
to core policing functions, with a view to strengthening police capacity
to stabilise the internal security order and restore public confidence
in the Force.
“The new policing vision equally seeks to, among other things, give full
effect to the concept of community policing and deliver quality police
service that will be guided by the principles of public accountability
and conformity to the rule of law. It will also embrace the social
content of policing in which police officers see themselves as
compassionate servants and helpers of the citizens.
“The IGP stated that the meeting with the Strategic Commanders was
convened to discuss strategies to roll-back the unacceptable security
tide occasioned by the increasing threat to internal security by terror
elements, bandits, kidnappers, armed robbery syndicates and arms
traffickers.
“The IGP reassured citizens that the Force under his leadership shall
evolve a new policing culture where police officers will uphold the
rights of the people and work within professional standards.
“He expressed confidence that in the shortest possible time, the new
policing vision and operational strategies would return our beloved
nation to the path of public safety, security and peace.
“Meanwhile, as part of the Force reorganizational plans to ensure that
its units operate only in the context of their original mandates and
remain human rights compliant, humane and people-driven, the IGP has
ordered the immediate reforms of the IGP Monitoring Unit and the
disbandment of all its satellite offices across the country.”