The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni today received
\nHonourable Members, House Committee on Police Affairs at the Force
\nHeadquarters, Abuja, to discuss the ongoing Police reforms.<\/p>\n
The Committee, led by the Chairman, Honourable Usman Bello Kumo, was at
\nthe Force Headquarters, as part of the oversight functions of the House
\nof Representatives, to assess and proffer advice on the ongoing reforms
\nof the Nigeria Police Force and efforts at restoring normalcy to areas
\naffected by violence arising from the ENDSARS protests in some parts of
\nthe country.<\/p>\n
A statement signed by DCP Frank Mba said “The IGP, who noted that the
\nForce has commenced Comprehensive Internal Review and Evaluation of
\ncircumstances that led to the ENDSARS protests and the violence,
\nfatalities and damage to critical infrastructure that emanated
\ntherefrom, apprised the Committee on efforts made so far by the Force to
\nrestore normalcy and prevent future occurrence.<\/p>\n
“Some of these efforts, the IGP reiterate include: strengthening the
\ninternal disciplinary mechanism of the Force, training of the newly
\nformed Tactical Squad, debriefing and psychological\/medical examination
\nfor operatives of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad and general
\nimprovement of police-citizen relationship, etc.<\/p>\n
“The Committee expressed satisfaction at the efforts by the IGP in
\nmanaging the ENDSARS protests and the ensuing violence but called for an
\nall-inclusive approach at ensuring the immediate end of the violence,
\nimproving police service delivery, rebuilding trust and public
\nconfidence and respect for human rights amongst others. The members
\ncommiserated with the IGP over the loss of police personnel who died
\nduring the crisis and promised to work tirelessly with the Force to
\nensure an enabling environment for optimal performance by the police.<\/p>\n
“They called on other stakeholders including parents, guardians, online
\ninfluencers, youth leaders, traditional leaders, religious leaders, etc
\nto work with the police and government to bring a halt to the carnage on
\nour streets and restore law and order.<\/p>\n
“The IGP reassured the committee as well as the Nigerian people that the
\nForce is more than ever before, committed to Police Reforms and ensuring
\na safe and secure environment for all to live and thrive devoid of any
\nviolation of their fundamental human rights.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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